Common use of Continuing treatment for Clause in Contracts

Continuing treatment for. a. a period of incapacity (inability to work, attend school, perform regular daily activities) for more than 3 consecutive calendar days if the period of incapacity also involves treatment two or more times by a health care provider followed by a regimen of continuing treatment under the supervision of a health care provider. Regimen includes a course of prescription medication or therapy requiring special equipment to resolve or alleviate the serious health condition, e.g., oxygen. b. a period of incapacity due to chronic serious health condition. A chronic condition is one which (1) requires periodic visits for treatment by a health care provider; (2) continues over an extended period of time; and (3) may cause episode rather than a continuing period of incapacity, e.g., asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc. c. a period of incapacity which is permanent or long term due to a condition for which treatment may not be effective such as Alzheimer’s, a severe stroke, terminal stages of a disease. d. Medical intervention, such as chemotherapy, dialysis, etc.