What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? : ^- H+ f3 E2 NThis 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).; J* p( a% ]8 _" E
When the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic; } e8 Q9 ~* [& G4 c& _& 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 0 t( a3 x+ c: }; r# m' j) z• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or . X. v1 v$ Z; J0 e( n• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy. ! f" f1 B/ u! R9 E5 pIf “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.