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Choosing to donate a kidney is a selfless act that can save a life, but living donors sometimes face unexpected consequences, like higher life insurance premiums or difficulty securing coverage. This bill aims to remove that specific financial hurdle, ensuring that individuals who make such a significant contribution to public health are not penalized for it.
If this bill becomes law, it could help support organ donation efforts by eliminating a potential disincentive for becoming a living kidney donor. It would mean that being a donor doesn't automatically brand you as a higher risk in the eyes of insurers, assuming you are otherwise healthy. If it doesn't pass, living kidney donors might continue to face these challenges, which could discourage future donations and impact the supply of life-saving organs.
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Choosing to donate a kidney is a selfless act that can save a life, but living donors sometimes face unexpected consequences, like higher life insurance premiums or difficulty securing coverage. This bill aims to remove that specific financial hurdle, ensuring that individuals who make such a significant contribution to public health are not penalized for it.
If this bill becomes law, it could help support organ donation efforts by eliminating a potential disincentive for becoming a living kidney donor. It would mean that being a donor doesn't automatically brand you as a higher risk in the eyes of insurers, assuming you are otherwise healthy. If it doesn't pass, living kidney donors might continue to face these challenges, which could discourage future donations and impact the supply of life-saving organs.
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| civil | Damages and attorney's fees | Life insurance entities that discriminate against living kidney donors |