Which legislative act made it illegal for insurance companies to genetically screen individuals, even infants, for costly and potentially lethal diseases that might occur later in life, thus saving insurance companies a great deal of money?
A) Affordable Care Act
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D) Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions that prohibit discrimination based on genetic information, preventing insurance companies from using genetic screening to deny coverage or charge higher premiums.

Which Legislative Act Made It Illegal for Insurance Companies to Genetically