Viatical settlements: easing the financial burden.
Most types of life insurance policies can be sold. Viatical companies can purchase the life insurance policies of people who are terminally ill and pay those people a lump sum; the payment the patient receives is tax free and can be used to pay medical expenses while the patient is still living.
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ViatiCare Finanical Services, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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