Urgent Call to Action: Ban Genetic Discrimination in Life Insurance Now
2025-01-29
ABC Health on MSN.com
Australian health groups are urging the federal government to expedite the ban on life insurers using genetic testing results to deny coverage or increase premiums. The proposed policy aims to protect individuals from genetic discrimination, but delays are causing harm to patients who are being refused life insurance or facing hefty premiums due to their genetic predispositions. With the rise of genetic testing, the need for this ban is becoming increasingly urgent, and advocates are calling for swift action to ensure genomics and precision medicine do not lead to unfair treatment. Consumers are seeking genetic counselling and genetic testing, but fear of discrimination is holding them back.
