7. COVERED CONDITIONS Muscular Dystrophy means your covered Dependent Child under the age of 18 has been initially Diagnosed with either Duchenne muscular dystrophy or Becker muscular dystrophy by specific testing. Clinical evidence of neuromuscular features of muscular dystrophy must be present. The Diagnosis must be made by a Specialist Physician. In order for a benefit to be paid, the initial Diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy must occur while insured under the Policy. Spina bifida means that your covered Dependent Child under the age of 18 has been initially Diagnosed with congenital conditions of meningocele or myelomeningocele. Spina Bifida does not include spina bifida occulta. The Diagnosis must be made by a Specialist Physician and be associated with neurologic symptoms including motor impairment identified by a Specialist Physician. In order for a benefit to be paid, the initial Diagnosis of Spina Bifida must occur while insured under the Policy. 16-SD-C-01 Page26