Protect BC Survivors From Discrimination

Anonymous

Protect BC Survivors From Discrimination

Anonymous

I received this e-mail today from the Komen Foundation and thought I'd share it with you:

You all know that there is a genetic test that can help us find out if our family history of breast cancer may be due to a genetic mutation. 

But did you know that if you are tested - and your results are positive - there are very few federal protections preventing insurance companies from denying you coverage due to your genetic condition. This has led many to forgo testing, denying them important information that could help them manage their health and the health of their families.
 
But there is something we can do to change this! The Senate is debating a bill called the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which would make it illegal to discriminate based on genetic information.
 

http://komenpolicy.org/campaign/us_genetic_protections/xwuuesd947w6mkwd?

SusanG

Good news - this passed.

Here's a link:

http://www.genome.gov/24519851

Su

wallan

Can we even get insurance if you have been dx with breast cancer?

I mean, ever again?

Wendy A

nancyluvspink

Wow, that is great news.  Thank you for the information.  I am BRCA1 and have had bc twice.

Be happy and stay strong