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 The term viatical settlement refers to a person with cancer or other life-threatening disease selling his or her life insurance policy in exchange for immediate cash. The person selling the policy can then use the proceeds to pay for medical treatments, living expenses, or any other costs they may have. This type of transaction can […]

 November is pancreatic cancer awareness month. Every year, about 55,440 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 44,330 people die of this cancer. That equates to about 152 diagnoses and 121 deaths per day. Although pancreatic cancer only accounts for about 3% of all cancer in the country, it is one of the most deadly, […]

 Prior to doing their research, many people have assumptions about what viatical settlements are and how they work. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have all the facts before proceeding with a viatical settlement. Instead of sifting through tons of information, read this guide that debunks common viatical settlement myths. Myth #1: Viatical […]

 When many people think of viatical settlements, they imagine the ways the settlements can help the individual with cancer. But viatical settlements offer benefits that can help the entire family and anyone around the patient. Here’s a look at just some of the ways a viatical settlement can benefit family caregivers. Reduces Stress on Caregivers […]

 There are many things to consider before you start the viatical settlements process such as what exactly is a viatical settlement, what are the qualifications, and how do you apply for one? To make sure you have the best experience possible, make sure you learn these viatical settlement fundamentals. What Are Viatical Settlements? Viatical settlements […]

 When you work with a viatical settlement company, you receive a significant cash payment in exchange for your insurance policy. You can use the funds to pay for a variety of expenses, and one option is to use the money to cover the cost of in-home hospice care. What Is In-Home Hospice Care? Sometimes called […]

 Many people turn to viatical settlement, or the sale of a life insurance policy for immediate funds, for a variety of different reasons. Some want a settlement to cover medical bills. Others want to pay off their home so they leave it to their spouse or children. Others need to replace loss of income, or […]

 Traditional cancer treatment is what many people refer to as “slash, burn, and poison”. These harsh words reference surgery, radiation, and medications, and for many people, this crude treatment simply doesn’t work. As a result, they want to turn to alternative cancer treatments. In other cases, patients have been part of the natural health movement […]

 Sadly, cancer can be very expensive. Patients often face large co-pays and other medical bills, and if they are unable to work, they have to juggle these bills without any steady income. If you’re in that situation, it may be time to start looking for money for cancer patients. In particular, you may want to […]

 Cancer treatment is expensive and many people affected by cancer can’t afford the cost of important health care services. Thankfully, there is a variety of financial support for cancer patients available to those with a financial need. How to Find Health Care Assistance Programs To find financial support for cancer patients, consider working through these […]