HD Genetic Testing

Section 8 - Insurance
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Articles from the Human Genetics Commission on how genetic testing can impact insurance and two articles from insurance companies discussing their rights in obtaining information. Links to other resources on insurance.
 
Balancing Interests In Use of Genetic Testing - Inside Information. This is a report by the Human Genetics Commission, on the use of personal genetic information. Contains information on Huntington's Disease.
 
Insurances On Genetic Testing - Two articles:" if an applicant's attending physician's statement indicates a genetic test has been run on the person, insurance companies do want to see those test results. Insurers need to have access to all information applicants have, in order to avoid anti-selection"..."Privacy is a key issue in this discussion, no question about it. ."
 
 
 
Resource: Genetic Testing & Insurance - Reports from the Human Genetic Commission (HGC) with  extensive discussions on genetic testing and insurance.
 
Other Resources
Click here - for other insurance  issues, forms or tools to help you, answers to questions, etc.
 
Click here - for Questions & Answers to Question on Disability Insurances
 
Click here -for Financial Aid resources.
 
Click here -for information on Long Term Care insurance
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