chronic condition
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
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.
Source
- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 1396w-4The Public Health and Welfare · State option to provide coordinated care through a health home for individuals with chronic conditions · 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.
Source
- 2019–present42 U.S.C. § 1396w-4aThe Public Health and Welfare · State option to provide coordinated care through a health home for children with medically complex conditions · in this section