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Health Status Nondiscrimination

Meaning

Health status nondiscrimination is a fundamental ethical and legal safeguard ensuring that individuals cannot be treated unfairly or denied access to benefits, such as health coverage or participation in wellness programs, based on their past, present, or predicted medical conditions or physiological markers. In the context of hormonal health, this means that a diagnosis of a thyroid imbalance, a specific cortisol profile, or a menopausal transition cannot be used to impose punitive measures or restrict access to personalized therapeutic options. This principle promotes equitable access to care and encourages proactive engagement with one’s health data.