What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option?! e3 `: d# \+ c" Y) D9 Z9 A2 {' S
This option is automatically included for all applicants up to age 59, and can be purchased for ages 60 to 85 (provided the applicant is eligible).) p! c$ D C1 k; g# S
When the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic$ n8 f7 c: k* }* K2 Q/ m1 Y. P0 g
condition (as defined) is covered under the policy.
“Stable Chronic Condition” means: a condition which is under treatment and which has been controlled by consistent use of medication prescribed by a “physician”; and 5 K; g- F. {+ s" e' }9 E• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or1 x) Z# S' y; i! E
• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy. $ H: u' c _; LIf “your” “physician” has determined that “your” health condition has improved and changes “your” treatment or medication or its dosages due to “your” improved health condition, this does not constitute a change.