Q&A: Navigating Options For Long Term Care

There are many restrictions on purchasing long term care insurance. Michelle Andrews answers a reader question about other options.

See Andrews answer your other health care questions.

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<h1>Q&A:  Navigating Options For Long Term Care</h1>
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			April 11, 2012		</time>
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