Remain Active Walk In Tubs is listed on
the goverment's CCR approved vendors
database and has helped provide
walk in tubs to Veterans through the
Home Improvement Structural Alterations
Program (HISA).
The process for
obtaining a
HISA grant
can be tedious,
but in our experience the VA Medical
Center goes out of their way to assist Veterans in getting the
walk in bathtub or
handicap tub they need and
deserve!
A HISA grant is
available for both service-connected
veterans and nonservice-connected
veterans. A grant will cover up to
$4,100 in home improvement benefits for
service-connected Veterans and up to
$1,200 may be provided for
nonservice-connected Veterans. In most
cases a Veteran is able to purchase a
walk in tub and have the tub
installed with very little money out of
pocket.
The HISA grant program is
available to Veterans who have received
a medical determination indicating that
improvements and structural alterations
are necessary or appropriate for the
effective and economical treatment of
his/her disability. A veteran may
receive a HISA grant and either a
Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant or a
Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant.
In several instances a walk in tub
or handicap tub has been purchased
and installed through the funding of a
HISA grant.
Steps to getting a walk in tub or handicap tub
through the VA
-
#1 Obtain a prescription from a
VA or fee-basis physician. The
prescription must include:
- Specific items required
- The diagnosis with medical
justification
- The Veteran's name, address,
SSN and phone number(s)
- #2 Submit a completed
VA form 10-0103
- #3 Quotes from at least 3
licensed contractors- however,
one bid may be sufficient as
long as it is documented and
accepted by HISA as a sole
source. Remain Active Walk In
Tubs has been accepted as a sole
source and is happy to provide
you a full estimate for
installation and tub purchase
(in some areas).
- #4 Provide a picture of the
work site prior to construction
