What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? - _4 p* ~% j/ ~. |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). * N) d- q: k/ P( _0 j9 Z( @* PWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic( \) M- T1 h5 o2 q: ]8 l
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* w }! t- w. D6 Y% p
• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or: W: z# _, k9 d* e3 y' R5 [& 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. 6 [3 Y; ]. g' f& U% x8 R# b/ v. AIf “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.