Ohio § 1751.65
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1751.65, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1751.65.
(A) As used in this section, “ genetic screening or testing ” means a laboratory test of a person's genes or chromosomes for genotypes, mutations,
or chromosomal changes, including carrier status, that are linked to physical or mental
disorders or impairments, or that indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, or
other disorders, whether physical or mental, which test is a direct test for genotypes,
mutations, or chromosomal changes, and not an indirect manifestation of genetic disorders. (B) No health insuring corporation shall do either of the following: (1) Consider any information obtained from genetic screening or testing in processing
an application for coverage for health care services under an individual or group
policy, contract, or agreement or in determining insurability under such a policy,
contract, or agreement; (2) Inquire, directly or indirectly, into the results of genetic screening or testing
or use such information, in whole or in part, to cancel, refuse to issue or renew,
limit benefits under, or set premiums for, an individual or group policy, contract,
or agreement. (C) Any health insuring corporation that has engaged in, is engaged in, or is about to
engage in a violation of division (B) of this section is subject to the jurisdiction
of the superintendent of insurance under section 3901.04 of the Revised Code .
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