Genomic discrimination in New Zealand health and life insurance. AGenDA: Against Genomic Discrimination in Aotearoa | OPEN ACCESS
"Currently, New Zealand insurance companies are legally allowed to ask for and use applicants’ genetic test results in underwriting decisions. This often leads to genomic discrimination, where insurers increase premiums or deny cover to applicants on the basis of these results. The professional guidelines applicable to genetic counsellors in New Zealand require that, where relevant, insurance implications are included in discussions with individuals considering genetic testing.
There is considerable evidence, internationally, that individuals often decline medical genetic testing or participation in genomic research studies because of fears of genomic discrimination."