Definition
PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS OR WAITING PERIOD REQUIREMENTS
"Pre-existing Conditions" are a Member's medical conditions for which medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment was recommended or received during the six (6) months immediately preceding the effective date of coverage.
Pregnancy is not considered a pre-existing condition and no pre-existing condition limitations shall apply to a dependent newborn or adopted child if covered within thirty-one (31) days of birth or adoption.
VIVA Health will waive portions of the pre-existing waiting period to the extent of the period of time an individual was previously covered by qualifying previous coverage provided that qualifying previous coverage was continuous to a date not more than sixty-three (63) days prior to the effective date of coverage under the plan.
Coverage with respect to a member's pre-existing conditions shall begin after the time period specified in attachment a hereto.