Bath Safety, Orthotics & Daily Living
Grab Bars
Securely mounted handholds for the shower, tub and toilet area.
Quick answer
Global Dynamic Group, a veteran-built medical equipment company, offers the Grab Bars to TRICARE families across the western United States. Grab bars are usually considered a home modification and are generally not covered by health plans. Call intake at 910-527-7081 and a person confirms coverage and availability with you before anything is ordered.
Grab bars give a steady handhold where slips are most likely. They must be anchored into wall studs or with proper anchors to hold body weight.
Helps with
- Steadying yourself in the shower
- Standing up from the toilet
- Stepping in and out of the tub
Good to know
- Professional installation is recommended
- Suction-cup bars are not load-bearing
- Textured grips help wet hands
Coverage
Grab bars are usually considered a home modification and are generally not covered by health plans. Intake can discuss options with you.
Field Manual guides
- Fall-proofing each room: A room-by-room walk to find and fix the things people trip on.
- Bathroom safety: Seats, bars and small changes for a room with hard floors and wet surfaces.
- What TRICARE doesn't cover, and what to do instead: Incontinence supplies, stair lifts, humidifiers and grab bars. The honest answers.