What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? 0 \* X1 O5 [: V. ?7 A. JThis 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). $ w3 P" T/ ]& |; W6 IWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic1 f5 p7 f) _9 V/ c# ~# p) m
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& t0 B8 c4 L" x0 p
• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or6 {' W- J$ g* S
• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy.0 U( ?7 h0 d* p
If “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.