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In the U.S, the federal law GINA prevents genetic discrimination by health insurance companies. It could theoretically be repealed one day, but I think that is

In the U.S, the federal law GINA prevents genetic discrimination by health insurance companies. It could theoretically be repealed one day, but I think that is extremely unlikely. There are, however, certain gaps in the law. For example, I believe life insurance is not currently covered.

nommm-nommm 10y ago
>It could theoretically be repealed one day, but I think that is extremely unlikely. For reference on how unlikely - https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/493/actions https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/493/... 04/25/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 261).(text: CR H4083-4094) 04/24/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 113. 05/01/2008 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 1 (Roll no. 234).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2961-2972) 05/19/2008 Presented to President. 05/21/2008 Signed by President. [The one Nay in the House was Ron Paul].