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Voluntarily shared third party info isn't private (at least under the law). This may actually end up being a good thing long term for healthcare.
by superbaconman 7y ago
Voluntarily shared third party info isn't private (at least under the law). This may actually end up being a good thing long term for healthcare.
- doesnt_know 7y agoA decade or two (probably less) and health insurance will plug your details into some shared DNA database and automatically disqualify you because your genetics predispose you to a laundry list of conditions, not worth the risk. Or, we will cover you but not for these genetic disorders as they are considered "preexisting conditions".
- lotsofpulp 7y agoAffordable Care Act does not allow for discrimination based on pre existing conditions in the US.
- astura 7y agoGINA also forbids the use of genetic information in health insurance and employment.
- Dylan16807 7y agoThat part of the law is in an extremely fragile state.
- superbaconman 7y agoI have a congenital heart defect; If the doctor didn't find it, wouldn't that more likely fall on them? Plus if you know it from birth, isn't just a higher premium (I suppose it could be too high)?