Finding Financial Help For Your Walk in Bathtub
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 o 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 for the individual claiming the credit as well as for physician are available as pdf documents.
o In January 2009, the Canadian government introduced the Home Renovation Tax Credit on work performed or goods acquired in the process of home renovations.
The Tax Credit is applicable to purchases made between January 27, 2009 and February 1, 2010.
The purchase and installation of walk in bathtubs can be used for the HRTC.
o 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.
In order to be eligible for this program an assessment of the improvements and approval must be given before the purchase is made.
o 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.
This program was established by Veterans Affairs Canada in order to assist Veterans to remain independent.
o Investigate your personal health insurance plan US RESOURCES o 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.
o US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reverse mortgages for Seniors o The National Home Modification Action Coalition - Home Modification Resources o Coverage may be available through Medicare or Medicaid o 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.
o Deductibility of Certain Capital Expenditures to Personal Residence as Deductible Medical Expense.
Information is available on how to go about using this expense as a deductible medical expense.
o Investigate your personal health care insurance plan Information on all these Canadian and US resources with links to the appropriate websites for financial assistance is available here.
CANADIAN RESOURCES o 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 for the individual claiming the credit as well as for physician are available as pdf documents.
o In January 2009, the Canadian government introduced the Home Renovation Tax Credit on work performed or goods acquired in the process of home renovations.
The Tax Credit is applicable to purchases made between January 27, 2009 and February 1, 2010.
The purchase and installation of walk in bathtubs can be used for the HRTC.
o 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.
In order to be eligible for this program an assessment of the improvements and approval must be given before the purchase is made.
o 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.
This program was established by Veterans Affairs Canada in order to assist Veterans to remain independent.
o Investigate your personal health insurance plan US RESOURCES o 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.
o US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reverse mortgages for Seniors o The National Home Modification Action Coalition - Home Modification Resources o Coverage may be available through Medicare or Medicaid o 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.
o Deductibility of Certain Capital Expenditures to Personal Residence as Deductible Medical Expense.
Information is available on how to go about using this expense as a deductible medical expense.
o Investigate your personal health care insurance plan Information on all these Canadian and US resources with links to the appropriate websites for financial assistance is available here.
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