Pre-existing Medical Condition Law and Legal Definition
Pre existing condition is a medical condition or healthcare problem that existed before enrolling in a healthcare plan. Most states implement the prudent standard for pre existing condition. According to the prudent standard test, pre existent condition can include any condition for which symptoms were present although medical advice, care, diagnosis or treatment may not have been received prior to enrollment. Under the "prudent standard," an "ordinarily prudent" individual would have sought medical advice, care, diagnosis, or treatment for any symptoms that were present prior to enrollment. States have specific laws on the subject and they often prescribe conditions which may and may not be included under pre existing medical condition.
Most health insurance policies restrict or exclude coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. Common examples of pre-existing medical conditions are pregnancy and diabetes.
Legal Definition list
- Pre-Existing Business Relationship
- Pre-Enactment Interest
- Pre-emptive Rights
- Pre-dispute ADR Contract Clause
- Pre-Disposition Report (Juvenile)
- Pre-existing Medical Condition
- Pre-existing Modified Supplementary Safety Measure
- Pre-existing Supplementary Safety Measure
- Pre-foreclosure Sale
- Pre-Hearings[Securities Dispute Resolution]
- Pre-Inspection (Immigration)
Related Legal Terms
- Acceptable Medical Source
- Adverse Driving Conditions
- Aeromedical Evacuation
- Allowable Medical Expenses
- American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
- Approved Medical Residency Training Program
- Authorized Medical Physicist
- Board of Medical Examiners
- Breach of Conditions of Release
- California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program
