You can be completely healthy and still denied health or life insurance based on your DNA! As scientists identify genetic causes of diseases, insurance companies are using that information to deny coverage to Americans. Grandpa had Alzheimer’s? You might carry the gene – and be turned down for coverage! GINA has hit the House. Show your support!
I have just been turned down for coverage at Regence Blue Shield because of genetic testing that showed I have hereditary hemochromatosis. The diagnosis was early, no damage has occurred, maintenance regime of monthly phlebotomies will keep my iron levels normal, and they still won’t write me a policy.
Thanks for writing to your US Representative and asking him to support GINA.
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