Mich. State Rep. Filler: Rate Reduction Shows Car Insurance Reforms Are Working

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Graham Filler:

State Rep. Graham Filler today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that drivers across Michigan will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms.

The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the current $220 per vehicle - a 55 percent savings and a direct result of reforms supported by Filler.

"I'm excited to see our new law already producing real savings for Michigan drivers," said Filler, of DeWitt. "The assessment reduction from the MCCA is a huge step in the right direction. This is just the first sign of the savings families can expect to see as our reforms start to take effect."

The MCCA said the $100 per vehicle assessment - the lowest rate since 2003 - will be charged only to drivers choosing to maintain unlimited lifetime personal injury protection benefits in their car insurance policies. Those who choose lower coverage limits under Michigan's revised no-fault insurance law will avoid the fee altogether.

The current $220 fee is assessed on all insured vehicles.