Montana Code 33-18-904. Seeking genetic information for nontherapeutic purposes prohibited
33-18-904. Seeking genetic information for nontherapeutic purposes prohibited. (1) An insurer, health service corporation, health maintenance organization, fraternal benefit society, or other issuer of an individual or group policy or certificate of insurance may not seek genetic information about an individual for a purpose that is:
Terms Used In Montana Code 33-18-904
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(a)unrelated to assessing or managing the individual’s current health;
(b)inappropriate in an asymptomatic individual; or
(c)unrelated to research in which a subject is not personally identifiable.
(2)This section does not apply to transactions of life, disability income, or long-term care insurance.