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Parkinson's disease means a definite diagnosis of primary Parkinson's disease, a permanent neurologic condition which must be characterized by bradykinesia (slowness of movement) and at least one of:
The insured person must exhibit objective signs of progressive deterioration in function for at least 1 year, for which the treating neurologist has recommended dopaminergic medication or other generally medically accepted equivalent treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Specified atypical parkinsonian disorders means a definite diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, or multiple system atrophy.
The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease or a specified atypical parkinsonian disorder must be made by a neurologist.
No benefit is payable under this condition for all other types of parkinsonism.
No benefit will be payable for Parkinson's disease or specified atypical parkinsonian disorders if, within 1 year following the later of:
the insured person has any of the following:
You have a responsibility to notify us about Parkinson's disease or specified atypical parkinsonian disorders, regardless of when a diagnosis is made:
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