Welcome GINA!
By Sarah Zornetzer, MS CGC
With the increasing availability of genetic testing, people are concerned about insurance and employer discrimination. Finally, after 13 years on May 21, 2008 the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was signed into law.
GINA is a tremendous step forward in protecting our genetic information. This law prohibits health insurers from using genetic information for eligibility determination or setting premiums. It prohibits health insurers and employers from requesting or requiring an individual to take a genetic test. GINA also prohibits employers from using an individual’s genetic information for decisions such as hiring, firing, job assignments, and promotions.
Thank you to Congress, organizations, and individuals who have worked tirelessly to protect our rights!
For more information please visit the Coalition for Genetic Fairness website at http://www.geneticfairness.org/.
With the increasing availability of genetic testing, people are concerned about insurance and employer discrimination. Finally, after 13 years on May 21, 2008 the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was signed into law.
GINA is a tremendous step forward in protecting our genetic information. This law prohibits health insurers from using genetic information for eligibility determination or setting premiums. It prohibits health insurers and employers from requesting or requiring an individual to take a genetic test. GINA also prohibits employers from using an individual’s genetic information for decisions such as hiring, firing, job assignments, and promotions.
Thank you to Congress, organizations, and individuals who have worked tirelessly to protect our rights!
For more information please visit the Coalition for Genetic Fairness website at http://www.geneticfairness.org/.
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