What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option?" r2 M! x: Y+ t: @5 d, a
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). ) L/ v2 A' j' O) F+ YWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic/ Z) j/ ~5 ^5 L+ Y6 W2 |5 e# f' k' A
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 2 l8 T; @4 o3 W! m. ^! ^2 L2 ~• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or ]0 b, X# J5 z9 |- A/ k! \5 x• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy. - z' ]$ i: o) \ @' A: l$ _/ sIf “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.