What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? 3 A1 e K' I1 v% C' N7 fThis 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)." H/ e, R4 _ ]9 C2 x
When the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic' x9 L9 F9 H2 {0 C& u8 V4 K
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 4 y4 \9 A9 d2 Q3 c• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or6 b& b8 F% f. R. Z
• 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 k4 A2 B' w) @. m' d; b" q7 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.