What must a wellness program under GINA avoid offering incentives for?

A wellness program under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) must avoid offering incentives for children's health or genetic information to protect against discrimination based on genetic predispositions or health conditions. GINA specifically prohibits the use of genetic information in employment decisions and prohibits health insurance companies from requesting or requiring genetic information of children and their families as part of wellness programs.

Providing incentives for the disclosure of children's health information could lead to misuse of that information and potential discrimination against parents or guardians based on the genetic characteristics of their children. This aligns with GINA's fundamental purpose, which is to prevent genetic discrimination and ensure that individuals are not negatively impacted in their employment or health coverage due to genetic factors.

In contexts outside of children's genetic information, the other aspects mentioned in the question also hold relevance; however, GINA's protections are particularly stringent regarding children to promote fairness and equal opportunity in employment and healthcare without the fear of discrimination stemming from familial health histories.