What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option?; { `+ T4 w% |: g* g
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). $ n1 p$ \! B' D) r- cWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic - p4 J8 P( s7 J) R+ t+ i. econdition (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 2 k6 [+ y3 ?+ P* A3 [5 p! f& p& u' g7 q• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or 9 G8 I; e8 t. T$ q- m! b7 q' I/ d• there has been no “hospitalization”or change in treatment, medication or dosage in the 180 days prior to the “effective date” of this policy. + k/ y* _6 H1 IIf “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.