Genetic information nondiscrimination in health insurance coverage

HRS §432D-26, under Chapter 432D.

HRS §432D-26

[§432D-26] Genetic information nondiscrimination in health insurance coverage. (a) No health maintenance organization 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, and genetic counseling. [L 1997, c 91, §3]