Alabama § 27-53-2 - Genetic Test.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-53-2 — Genetic Test., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-53-2. Genetic Test.
(a) A health benefit plan may not require as a condition of insurability that a person take a genetic test to determine if the person has a predisposition for cancer.
(b) A health benefit plan may not use the results of a genetic test which may show the predisposition of a person for cancer to determine insurability or to otherwise discriminate against the person in rates or benefits based on the genetic test results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-53-2
What does Code of Alabama § 27-53-2 cover?
Section 27-53-2 ("Genetic Test.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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