Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Tom Crane

 The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) takes effect  Nov. 21.   GINA prohibits discrimination based on genetic information.  Among its provisions, it will prohibit insurance companies and employers from requesting family medical history from employees except for a few circcumstances.  It will prohibit insurance companies from using family history information to set premiums or deny coverage. 

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