Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain insurance carriers from discriminating against, and provides other protections for, living organ donors.

Specifically, carriers may not deny, cancel, or otherwise impose conditions on policies for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance based on an individual's status as a living organ donor.

The bill also expressly specifies that recovery from organ-donation surgery constitutes a serious health condition that entitles eligible employees to job-protected medical leave.

In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must update educational materials on living organ donation to include information about the benefits of living organ donation and about access to insurance for living organ donors.

Bill 118 HR 2923, also known as the Living Donor Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect individuals who choose to donate organs or tissues for transplantation from discrimination by insurance companies.

The bill aims to prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums to living donors based solely on their status as a donor. It also seeks to ensure that living donors are not disqualified from receiving life, disability, or long-term care insurance solely because they have donated an organ or tissue.

Additionally, the Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 includes provisions to protect the employment rights of living donors. Employers would be prohibited from discriminating against employees who choose to donate organs or tissues for transplantation. This includes protections against termination, demotion, or other adverse employment actions based on an individual's decision to donate. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to encourage and support living organ and tissue donation by removing barriers and ensuring that donors are not penalized for their selfless act. By providing legal protections for living donors, the bill aims to increase the number of organ and tissue donations, ultimately saving lives and improving the health of those in need of transplants.