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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company creates an insurance policy for in-home nursing care.

1909

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Prior to insurance coverage, in-home nursing or care from visiting nurses was only accessible to individuals and families with significant disposable income. Nurses working as in-home care in 1909 are paid between $600 to $900 a year.