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Auto Insurance Bill Introduced in Michigan

September 15, 2011

A new proposal that would change Michigan’s auto insurance coverage requirements for people injured in accidents has been introduced in the state Legislature.

The latest proposal to change the system was introduced in the House.

Michigan now is the only state in the nation that mandates uncapped medical benefit coverage for people seriously injured in auto accidents. The new proposals instead would offer motorists less expensive insurance in exchange for limited personal injury protection coverage.

The new proposal would offer a range of coverage from $250,000 to $5 million.

Opponents of the proposed legislation say motorists opting for less coverage could wind up underinsured and in deep financial trouble if they’re seriously injured in an accident. Critics say the plan could burden Michigan’s Medicaid program with additional costs.

Topics Auto Michigan

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  • November 2, 2011 at 12:23 am
    Scott Webster Wood says:
    This seems like a no-brainer to me. Anyone that hops in a 1-2 ton steel mass and hurtles it down the road at 60-80 miles per hour between other 1-20 ton masses going similar s... read more
  • October 16, 2011 at 8:12 pm
    Kole says:
    That hefty charge is $145 per vehicle per year. I'll happily pay it considering the fact that if I was paralysed by a car accident and medical bills and rehab would be cover... read more
  • September 16, 2011 at 4:42 pm
    Expert says:
    Jane - and others - NJ originally had unlimited PIP Medical - I know because I was involved in the two No-Fault draft laws introduced in our legislature, and was National Casu... read more

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