Bill's story illustrates how genetic information can lead to insurance discrimination. Despite being healthy, he faced denial due to a potential future risk of ALS linked to his DNA.
The gaps in U.S. genetic-nondiscrimination laws allow insurers to deny coverage based on genetic risks, leaving many like Bill vulnerable and without necessary protection.
Most ALS cases are not genetic, yet insurance practices treat individuals with potential risks as if they are already afflicted, compounding their concerns about future health.
This situation raises ethical questions about how genetic information is utilized in the insurance industry, creating a scenario where knowledge of potential risks can be a double-edged sword.
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