Genetic information privacy in health insurance

VA insurance genetic privacy
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Bars health insurers, health plans, and HMOs from using genetic information, or a request for genetic services, to deny, limit, cancel, condition, exclude, rate, or add waiting periods or riders to coverage, and bars agent commission differences based on genetic characteristics.

Jurisdiction

Virginia

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/1/1996

Enforcing Authority

State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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