What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? b$ G1 M# J, F D* I
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)." {8 V. x; U% a
When the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic 6 B$ O0 P" W' K0 a) d% dcondition (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 $ ^) o: t; ]2 {1 t; p$ U$ h• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or, L1 i& G$ O5 A
• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy. - P5 ^4 R& X( ?, s( FIf “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.