state legislation
Laws passed in 14 states appear to require commercial payors to cover biomarker tests broadly that meet certain evidentiary criteria, but payors may have a different interpretation.
The college wants genetic counselors to work with doctors when ordering genetic tests, but not all medical geneticists agree the stance is good for patients.
New York Governor Plans Consortium for Alzheimer's Disease Genetic Research
The five-year initiative aims to collect and disseminate genomic data on 1 million people with Alzheimer's disease or who are at risk for the condition.
Bill Seeking Greater Genetic Privacy Protection Reintroduced in California
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – California will once again consider legislation that would prohibit the unauthorized collection of a person's genetic information.
Beyond GINA, States Build Patchwork of Protections
This article has been updated to clarify comments from Anya Prince of the Cancer Legal Resource Center. The article inaccurately cited Prince as stating that some states mandate coverage for BRCA testing.
Aug 23, 2011
Genetic Discrimination Bill Clears California Senate
Feb 4, 2011
UPDATE: Massachusetts Bill Looks Beyond GINA
May 6, 2010