What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option?, i* `; r( y) K
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). ' u+ `# _+ C' K' QWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic ) W+ w. N8 T& q& I Wcondition (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 : E& s `3 |- Q, h+ n• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or# d% }0 ?% y- B M. N! P
• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy. - U) T1 z; A/ [; z& {( rIf “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.