Julia Suffered a Severe Stroke and Has Been Admitted to a Private

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Julia suffered a severe stroke and has been admitted to a private hospital where she is expected to remain for the rest of her life. She is certified by a licensed health care practitioner as being a "chronically ill individual." Her hospital expenses amount to $350 per day. She will receive $340 per day from a $500,000 life insurance policy as an accelerated death benefit. In 2018, she was in the hospital for 10 days and received $3,400. How much of this amount is taxable?

• A) $500
• B) $3,400
• C) $0
• D) $100

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