Genetic information nondiscrimination in extended health insurance coverage

HRS §431:10A-404.5, under Chapter 431.

HRS §431:10A-404.5

[§431:10A-404.5] Genetic information nondiscrimination in extended health insurance coverage. (a) No insurer may:

(b) As used in this section:

"Family member" means, with respect to the individual, another individual related by blood to that individual.

"Genetic information" means information about genes, gene products, hereditary susceptibility to disease, or inherited characteristics that may derive from the individual or family member.

"Genetic services" means health services to obtain, assess, or interpret genetic information for diagnosis, therapy, or genetic counseling.

(c) This section shall not apply to any action taken in connection with policies of life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance delivered or issued for delivery in this State. [L 2002, c 217, §2]