Genetic information privacy in health insurance
VA insurance genetic privacyBars 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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