Why Ohio Auto Insurance Companies Ask for Medical Conditions

 

October 24, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Ohio auto insurance company 

Reader’s Question:

I am wondering , can a car insurance carrier in Ohio ask about any medical conditions you have such as heart problems, epilepsy or diabetes? Can they ask that? Is that legal? Do you have a recommendation on Ohio auto insurance companies?

Karl

Cincinnati, OH

Normally a car insurance company is permitted to ask questions about risk factors that could affect the insurance policy they would be offering an individual. There are certain medical medications and conditions that can impair your driving abilities and therefore be a risk factor to an insurance company.

To obtain a driver’s license in Ohio from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) you must answer questions regarding your physical health and any medical conditions that you might have. If you have a condition that might affect your driving, the examiner will tell you the steps that you have to take and give you with a medical packet (form BMV 2058) which must be filled out by your doctor.