Health insurance genetic information protections

LA Health Insurance Genetic Privacy
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Bars health insurers from using genetic information, genetic services, or refusal of a genetic test to terminate, limit, or price coverage, and requires written informed consent before obtaining genetic information or a DNA sample. It declares an insured's genetic information the insured's property and forbids retaining it without authorization. Violations carry some of the largest statutory damages of any U.S. genetic privacy law.

Jurisdiction

Louisiana

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Enforcing Authority

Private civil actions; Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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