... Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 493).
The bill fails to address discrimination against families based on the preimplantation or prenatal genetic testing of their child, or genetic testing performed on an adoptive child before an adoption is completed.
The article via USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) states:
"As a result, an insurance company may misuse knowledge of a child’s genetic defect to raise a woman’s premiums, cancel her insurance, or even pressure her to have an abortion or cancel adoption plans for a child with special needs, because the company does not wish to cover the additional needs of a child who will develop an illness or disability."
A link to the Cardinal's full letter is available at the above site through USCCB.
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