Use of Genetic Testing Information by Health Benefit Plans

Texas Insurance Genetic Privacy
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Limits how health plan issuers may request and use genetic tests. Issuers may not use genetic information or a refusal to be tested to reject, deny, limit, or price coverage, must keep genetic information confidential, and must destroy samples after use.

Jurisdiction

Texas

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

4/1/2005

Enforcing Authority

Texas Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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