chronic condition
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 1396w-4 — in this section
The term “chronic condition” has the meaning given that term by the Secretary and shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(A) A mental health condition.
(B) Substance use disorder.
(C) Asthma.
(D) Diabetes.
(E) Heart disease.
(F) Being overweight, as evidenced by having a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25.
42 U.S.C. § 1396w-4a — in this section
The term "chronic condition" means a serious, long-term physical, mental, or developmental disability or disease, including the following:
(A) Cerebral palsy.
(B) Cystic fibrosis.
(C) HIV/AIDS.
(D) Blood diseases, such as anemia or sickle cell disease.
(E) Muscular dystrophy.
(F) Spina bifida.
(G) Epilepsy.
(H) Severe autism spectrum disorder.
(I) Serious emotional disturbance or serious mental health illness.