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US genetic privacy law leaves life insurers uncovered
Original: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act protects against health insurer discrimination based on genetic data but d
Discussion is focused on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which bars health insurers from discriminating based on genetic data but offers no protection for life or disability insurance. Commenters warn that legislation lags behind genetic technology and advise people to take practical steps, such as opting out at the broker level and restricting access to their own genetic information.
Why now: People are worried about gaps in legal protection as consumer genetic testing exposes them to discrimination by life and disability insurers.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Actlife insurershealth insurersUnited States
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- The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act protects against health insurer discrimination based on genetic data but does not cover life or disability insurers. So what: laws trail the technology, so don't wait on them. Opt out at the broker level and lock down your own… · indigoprivacy@infosec.exchange · 1
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