title: Viatical settlements: what case managers should know.
abstract: Culturally we are taught not to discuss money and other people's financial circumstances, particularly if financial hardship exists. The reluctance is even greater if that hardship involves dire circumstances like a serious illness. Added to this reticence is anecdotal evidence that case managers (and other professionals who may be called to interact with clients regarding a broad range of stressful issues during ill health) are hesitant to discuss financial matters other than those directly pertaining to payment for specific, predetermined medical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Benefits America NA, Inc., Atlanta, USA.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Plant
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management / Q000191:economics*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007352:Insurance, Life / Q000191:economics*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000191:economics; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000191:economics*