Common use of Cognitive Clause in Contracts

Cognitive. Disabilities — A range of disabilities that may manifest in a cognitive impairment and prompt a wide range of needs and abilities that vary for each specific individual. Conditions range from individuals having a serious mental impairment caused by Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder or medications to non-organic disorders such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, poor literacy, or problems understanding information. At a basic level, these disabilities affect the mental process of knowledge, including aspects such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Fida Idd Plan Agreement, CMS Contract