GINA definition

GINA means the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-233), which prohibits group health plans, issuers of individual health care policies, and employers from discriminating on the basis of genetic information.

GINA means the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.

GINA means the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. “HCERA” means the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Examples of GINA in a sentence

• GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information.

• The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers and other entities covered by GINA Title II from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, except as specifically allowed by this law.

• The global burden of asthma: executive summary of the GINA Dissemination Committee report.

• If the Employer intentionally or unintentionally obtains genetic information pertaining to an Employee or a family member of the Employee, the Employer will not use such genetic information in violation of GINA.

• The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, except as specifically allowed by GINA.

• With respect to all Component Programs, the Plan will comply, to the extent applicable, with the requirements of all applicable laws, such as USERRA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, WHCRA, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996, as amended, the Mental Health Parity Act, the Mental Health Parity Addiction Equity Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA").

• The Plan shall comply with the provisions of GINA and accordingly, shall not, unless expressly permitted by GINA or corresponding regulations, restrict enrollment, or adjust premiums based on genetic information, or require or request genetic information or genetic testing, prior to, or in connection with, enrollment.

• GINA prohibits group health plans and health insurers from denying health insurance coverage or charging higher premiums based solely on a genetic predisposition.

• NEW) 2017 GINA Report: Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention.

• GINA also prohibits employers from using an individual’s genetic information when making hiring, firing, job placement, or promotion decisions.

More Definitions of GINA

GINA means the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-233), which prohibits group health plans, issuers of individual health care policies, and employers from discriminating on the basis of genetic information. The term “genetic information” means, with respect to any individual, information about: • Such individual’s genetic tests; • The genetic tests of family members of such individual; and • The manifestation of a disease or disorder in family members of such individual. The term “genetic information” includes participating in clinical research involving genetic services. Genetic tests would include analysis of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolite that detect genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal changes. Therefore, this Plan will not discriminate in any manner with its participants on the basis of such genetic information.

GINA means the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-233), which prohibits group health plans, issuers of individual health care policies, and employers from discriminating on the basis of genetic information. The term “genetic information” means, with respect to any individual, information about:

GINA means the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-233) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

GINA means the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, as amended from time to time, and the applicable regulations issued and effective thereunder.

GINA means the Genetic Inform ation Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-233), which prohibits group health plans, issuers of individual health care policies, and employers from discriminating on the basis of genetic inform ation.