How to Find Financial Assistance for your Walk in Bathtub Purchase

• When it comes to purchasing a walk in bathtub many people find the cost prohibitive. Those people who most likely need such a bathtub are seniors or those with disabilities who are on fixed incomes. So what is one to do?
  
  Here are a number of possible Canadian and US resources that can help you if you need financial assistance when purchasing a walk in bathtub.
  
  CANADIAN RESOURCES
  
  You may be able to claim the walk in bath as a medical expense on your personal income tax. Your doctor will need to indicate that you need a walk in bathtub. The Disability Tax Credit Form T2201E is available as a pdf document.
  
  •In January 2009, the Canadian government intoduced the Home Renovation Tax Credit on work performed or goods acquired in the process of home renovations. The purchase and installation of Safety Bath products can be used for the HRTC. More information on the Home Renovation Tax Credit is available here.
  
  •The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for Persons with Disabilities offers financial assistance to homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by low-income persons with disabilities.
  
  •If you are a Veteran, Canadian Veterans Independence Services may be able to assist you with home adaptations to modify things like bathrooms, kitchens and doorways
  
  •Investigate your personal health insurance plan
  
  US RESOURCES
  
  •USDA-Rural Development Housing & Community Facilities Programs The Single-Family Housing Program provides homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and guarantee programs. The program also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.
  
  •US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reverse mortgages for Seniors
  
  •The National Home Modification Action Coalition - Home Modification Resources
  
  •Coverage may be available through Medicare or Medicaid
  
  •Senior Health Care Advocates of America has great information regarding discounts for hydrotherapy bathtubs. Qualified applicants must be a senior or disabled person with age related health issues.
  
  
  •Deductibility of Certain Capital Expenditures to Personal Residence as Deductible Medical Expense
  
  •Investigate your personal health care insurance plan