Rhode Island S3179 prohibits insurers from using genetic information to determine eligibility, set premium rates, or impose preexisting condition.
Rhode Island S3179 prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from using genetic information to determine eligibility, set premium rates, or impose preexisting condition exclusions. Insurers are also barred from requiring or soliciting genetic information or considering an individual's decision or action relating to genetic testing. The bill aims to reduce barriers to genetic testing by protecting genetic information from being used to impact access to insurance coverage.
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