Montana § 33-18-902 Requirement For Genetic Testing -- Limitations

Montana Statutes

§ 33-18-902 — Requirement For Genetic Testing -- Limitations

Montana·Title 33 INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES·Ch. 18 UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES·Part 9 Restrictions on Use of Genetic Information

33-18-902 . Requirement for genetic testing -- limitations.

(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 require an individual to obtain a genetic test unless the test is otherwise required by law for reasons including but not limited to the following:

(a)to establish parentage;

(b)to determine the presence of metabolic disorders in a newborn by testing conducted pursuant to newborn screening and protocols;

(c)in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution; or

(d)for remains identification.

(2)This section does not apply to transactions of life, disability income, or long-term care insurance.

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33-18-902 . Requirement for genetic testing -- limitations. (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 require an individual to obtain a genetic test unless the test is otherwise required by law for reasons including but not limited to the following:
(a) to establish parentage;
(b) to determine the presence of metabolic disorders in a newborn by testing conducted pursuant to newborn screening and protocols;
(c) in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution; or
(d) for remains identification.
(2) This section does not apply to transactions of life, disability income, or long-term care insurance.

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