What is the Stable Chronic Condition (SCC) option? ' c9 x7 W' J/ ?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). ( ?5 W$ o' ^ y* H) j$ }5 vWhen the option is included or purchased, exclusion 1 in the policy is modified such that, after any applicable waiting period, a stable chronic + _4 M: G+ A" f' a. Z1 a8 j- Ucondition (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 K% l/ u0 e+ u1 o1 `• there have been no new symptoms or change in symptoms; and/or ' _/ u, p( d' X0 v: o% 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. 1 x0 O, C3 Q0 ]6 ^$ S) ]1 i# t& @" dIf “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.