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Legislation that makes major reforms to Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law appears to be on the fast track.
The state Senate Insurance Committee Wednesday advanced a bill that would create a new governor-appointed group to handle claims for catastrophic injuries, put limits on attendant care, establish an auto insurance fraud authority, and stipulate that health care providers are reimbursed at Worker’s Compensation rates.
The bill would dissolve the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA), which handles no-fault personal injury claims in excess of $545,000. However, MCCA would exist until all liabilities are paid.
Democrat Senator Steve Bieda, who voted against the bill, says legislators were given zero notice to review the bills and weigh in.
The changes could come up for a vote in the full Senate Thursday.
