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Genetic anti-discrimination law starts

 |  By HealthLeaders Media Staff  
   May 21, 2009

A long-awaited federal law that shields people from genetic discrimination starts Thursday, May 28. The measure prevents health insurers from denying coverage, adjusting premiums or otherwise discriminating based on genetic information. Experts say the law could put people at ease about having genetic testing or counseling.

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