When her long-time lesbian partner, Caroline, had to go into a skilled nursing facility, Samantha was able to visit her despite the objections of Caroline’s family because, although unmarried,

a. Caroline had registered properly with Medicare.
b. Caroline had signed a durable power of attorney.
c. Samantha had stated their intention to marry.
d. Samantha found a loophole in the 1993 Family Leave Act.


Answer: b

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