serious and complex condition
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
The term "serious and complex condition" means, with respect to a participant, beneficiary, or enrollee under a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage—
(A) in the case of an acute illness, a condition that is serious enough to require specialized medical treatment to avoid the reasonable possibility of death or permanent harm; or
(B) in the case of a chronic illness or condition, a condition that is— 1
(i) is life-threatening, degenerative, potentially disabling, or congenital; and
(ii) requires specialized medical care over a prolonged period of time.
Source
- 2020–present42 U.S.C. § 300gg-113The Public Health and Welfare · Continuity of care · in this section
The term "serious and complex condition" means, with respect to a participant or beneficiary under a group health plan—
(A) in the case of an acute illness, a condition that is serious enough to require specialized medical treatment to avoid the reasonable possibility of death or permanent harm; or
(B) in the case of a chronic illness or condition, a condition that—
(i) is life-threatening, degenerative, potentially disabling, or congenital; and
(ii) requires specialized medical care over a prolonged period of time.
Source
- 2020–present26 U.S.C. § 9818Internal Revenue Code · Continuity of care · in this section
The term "serious and complex condition" means, with respect to a participant or beneficiary under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage—
(A) in the case of an acute illness, a condition that is serious enough to require specialized medical treatment to avoid the reasonable possibility of death or permanent harm; or
(B) in the case of a chronic illness or condition, a condition that—
(i) is life-threatening, degenerative, potentially disabling, or congenital; and
(ii) requires specialized medical care over a prolonged period of time.
Source
- 2020–present29 U.S.C. § 1185gLabor · Continuity of care · in this section