Under the 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Health plans can deny health care coverage solely based on genetic predisposition for developing disease in the future.
B. Employers can fire employees based on genetic predisposition for developing disease in the future.
C. Health plans can charge higher premiums to those with a genetic predisposition for developing disease in the future.
D. Health plans must provide healthcare coverage to individuals with genetic predisposition for developing disease in the future.


Answer: D

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