HIPAA regulations specify that which of the following cannot be excluded from health insurance coverage as a preexisting condition?
A) A genetic disorder
B) A genetic susceptibility to a disorder in an asymptomatic individual
C) A Mendelian disorder
D) Huntington disease
E) A genetic disorder that manifests in childhood

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations specify that genetic information, in the absence of a current diagnosis, cannot be considered a preexisting condition. This means that a genetic susceptibility to a disorder in an individual who is asymptomatic cannot be used to exclude, limit, or set higher premiums for health insurance coverage.

HIPAA Regulations Specify That Which of the Following Cannot Be