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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't do a DNA test-- you're going to find out you have the gene for breast cancer or Alzheimers and get screwed out of your health, life, or long term care options. We have the most predatory, avaricious insurance situation in the world--keep that in mind.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/DNA-Privacy-Test-Results-Could-Affect-Life-Insurance-Ancestry-23andMe-506469671.html[/quote]

This is what people do not understand.

Life insurance and long term care insurance ALREADY  can deny you because of your  health history. They take a blood test, they use your records,  and family history. They do not need to sneak into your DNA...they ask for it right up front . No one needs to hack in to Ancestry and figure out which DNA kit is yours.

It is illegal  to use it for health insurance.  If it becomes legal, again, they will not have to sneak around. They will get it....by getting it the same way life insurance companies do. The article you posted is misleading ...no shock.

Lastly, your DNA test is not connected to a SS number or even your name or address if you dont want it to be. You control the purchase. If you want your name  to be Mary Smith,  then your name is Mary Smith. It can go to a PO address and your choice of anonymous emails.When you apply for life insurance and long term care, your name and SS are connected,  along with your blood sample. In short, if they want to use your DNA, they will get your DNA up front.

You are quite wrong, and  frankly, kind of dumb, with your knowledge of how this works.

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