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Are there “pre-existing conditions” that cannot be excluded from coverage under HIPAA?

April 26, 2017coverage excluded hipaa pre-existing conditions

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Are there “pre-existing conditions” that cannot be excluded from coverage under HIPAA?

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Yes. Pregnancy cannot be considered a pre-existing condition. A pre-existing exclusion period cannot be applied to a newborn or an adopted child under the age of 18. Genetic information may not be considered a pre-existing condition if no related diagnosis has been made.