Does Medicare cover walk-in tubs?
Not covered
Original Medicare does not pay for walk-in tubs. They are not on Medicare's equipment list, which turns down bathtub lifts and bathtub seats as convenience items. (CMS, Medicare.gov)
What Medicare does cover
Whirlpool bath equipment is covered only in narrow cases for people who are homebound; it is not the same as a walk-in tub.
What it costs
Walk-in tub: typically $3,500 to $16,000 installed. See prices by type.
Other ways to pay
What to do next
- Ask your doctor whether the change, or any covered equipment, fits your needs, and get it in writing.
- If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, call it and ask what home safety or extra benefits it has this year.
- Get at least two written quotes before you pay a deposit. Compare prices first.
Last checked .
Sources
- CMS: NCD 280.1, Durable Medical Equipment Reference List (government), checked
- Medicare.gov: Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage (government), checked
Not medical or insurance advice. Prices change; get written quotes, and check coverage with Medicare or your plan.