What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? 6 r0 W' l1 c! ?2 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). 3 \/ o/ }! `- K2 ^; N7 dWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic0 t) H( t( a3 g- R
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 . p! ]- z# ?( |: R0 N• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or / ~% u$ X+ [ t M: H( x6 j• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy.$ e. v% d+ s2 J5 e/ Q
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.