New York S02398 mandates that genetic testing results be disclosed only to patients and direct care providers, while insurers receive only a.

New York S02398 amends the civil rights law to ensure genetic testing results are confidential and only accessible to patients and health care providers involved in direct care. Health insurers and life insurers are prohibited from requiring access to these results and cannot take adverse actions against policyholders for not providing them. Insurers are limited to receiving only a record confirming the genetic test was performed. This law aims to protect individuals' genetic privacy and prevent discrimination based on genetic information.

New York S02398 mandates that genetic testing results be disclosed only to patients and direct care providers, while insurers receive only a.

New York S02398 amends the civil rights law to ensure genetic testing results are confidential and only accessible to patients and health care providers involved in direct care. Health insurers and life insurers are prohibited from requiring access to these results and cannot take adverse actions against policyholders for not providing them. Insurers are limited to receiving only a record confirming the genetic test was performed. This law aims to protect individuals' genetic privacy and prevent discrimination based on genetic information.