Protection for Kidney Donors in Life Insurance
Official: Kidney Donation Anti-Discrimination Act
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Why This Matters
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.
Affects: Living kidney donors who seek life insurance coverage.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill makes it illegal for life insurance companies to discriminate against living kidney donors. 2. Insurance providers cannot change policy terms or prices based solely on a person's kidney donation status. 3. People who face discrimination can sue for damages and legal fees. 4. The bill does not override any state laws that offer more protection for kidney donors.
Who is affected?
Living kidney donors who seek life insurance coverage.