preexisting condition exclusion
Defined in 4 places across 3 titles — 3 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term “preexisting condition exclusion” means, with respect to coverage, a limitation or exclusion of benefits relating to a condition based on the fact that the condition was present before the date of enrollment for such coverage, whether or not any medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment was recommended or received before such date.
Same definition in 3 sections
- 1996–present26 U.S.C. § 9801Internal Revenue Code · Increased portability through limitation on preexisting condition exclusions · for purposes of this section
- 1996–present29 U.S.C. § 1181Labor · Increased portability through limitation on preexisting condition exclusions · for purposes of this part
- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 300gg-3The Public Health and Welfare · Prohibition of preexisting condition exclusions or other discrimination based on health status · for purposes of this part
The term “preexisting condition exclusion” has the meaning given such term in section 2701(b)(1)(A) 2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg(b)(1)(A)).
Source
- 2010–present42 U.S.C. § 1397JJThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
The term “preexisting condition exclusion” has the meaning given such term in section 300gg(b)(1)(A) of this title.
Source
- 1997–201042 U.S.C. § 1397JJThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter