This bill protects living kidney donors from unfair treatment by life insurance companies. It ensures they cannot be charged more or denied coverage just because they donated a kidney.
If you are a living kidney donor, you cannot be unfairly treated by life insurance companies anymore.
Who this affects
Living kidney donors
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill makes it illegal for life insurance companies to discriminate against living kidney donors.
2Insurance providers cannot change policy terms or prices based solely on a person's kidney donation status.
3People who face discrimination can sue for damages and legal fees.
4The bill does not override any state laws that offer more protection for kidney donors.