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Walk-in tub grants in North Dakota

Last reviewed: August 2026

If you live in North Dakota, several programs can help pay for a walk-in tub or bathroom-safety modification. Here is the North Dakota Medicaid route, the federal options, and exactly where to start.

By the Senior Safety Pro Editorial Team · Reviewer profile pending — owner to assign a named senior-accessibility expert Updated August 2026 · researched against primary sources (CMS, Medicaid.gov, VA, USDA) · general information, not benefits advice

North Dakota Medicaid: Environmental Modifications / Home Modifications

North Dakota's Medicaid program, North Dakota Medicaid HCBS Waiver (Aged and Disabled), can cover home modifications through its Environmental Modifications / Home Modifications service. It covers minor home modifications for safety and improved access. Administered by the Aging Services Division for aged and disabled residents at risk of nursing-facility placement.

Whether North Dakota funds a complete walk-in tub — rather than grab bars, a seat, and a handheld shower — depends on documented medical need and the specific plan. Get a Letter of Medical Necessity from your doctor or an occupational therapist, and ask North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Aging Services Division what your waiver covers before any work begins.

Federal help that also applies in North Dakota

Where to start in North Dakota

  1. Contact North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Aging Services Division and ask specifically about home or bathroom modifications under North Dakota Medicaid HCBS Waiver (Aged and Disabled).
  2. Find your local Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator.
  3. Get a Letter of Medical Necessity and pre-approval before the work starts.
  4. Use an approved provider and keep all documentation.

See the national picture on our walk-in tub grants and "free walk-in tub" guides, and estimate your out-of-pocket cost with the cost calculator.

Common questions

Does North Dakota Medicaid pay for a walk-in tub?
North Dakota Medicaid can cover home modifications through North Dakota Medicaid HCBS Waiver (Aged and Disabled) — its Environmental Modifications / Home Modifications service covers minor home modifications for safety and improved access — if you meet the eligibility rules. Whether a full walk-in tub qualifies (versus grab bars and a seat) depends on documented medical need, so ask North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Aging Services Division about your case.
What are the income limits in North Dakota?
Medicaid home-modification waivers set income and functional-need limits that change each year. Many waivers use an income limit near 300% of the federal SSI benefit rate, but North Dakota's exact figure varies — confirm the current limit with North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Aging Services Division.
Are there grants in North Dakota for veterans?
Yes. The federal VA HISA grant is available to eligible veterans in North Dakota (up to $6,800 or $2,000), separate from Medicaid. Very-low-income rural homeowners age 62+ may also qualify for a USDA Section 504 grant.

Coverage and benefit amounts change and depend on your specific plan, your state, and whether you qualify. Confirm current details with your plan, your state Medicaid office, or the VA before you count on them. This is general information, not benefits or legal advice.

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Sources & last review

Figures checked against these sources. Last reviewed: August 2026. Amounts and rules change — the source pages above are authoritative.

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