Town Hall Meeting Addresses Pending Auto No-Fault Legislation

The proposed legislation would significantly alter Michigan’s current no-fault insurance system and would cap injury benefits at $1 million for accident victims.

Research shows this cap would shift millions onto taxpayers. The bill also requires fee schedules to be applied to auto injury cases, which would cost Michigan hospitals systems an average of $10 million annually.

While these reforms will provide cost savings for insurance companies, the bill does nothing to require a reduction in costs for consumers.

The town hall meeting will act as an educational forum and discussion about the impact this proposed legislation will have on Michigan drivers, auto accident victims, and healthcare providers.

Who: Michigan drivers, CPAN and BIA of Michigan members, medical providers, auto accident survivors and their families, and all interested parties.

Speakers: State Reps. Phil Cavanagh, Andrew Kandrevas, and David Knezek; Laura Appel, Michigan Health and Hospital Association; Peter A. Kuhnmuench, executive director for Insurance Institute of Michigan; Butch Hollowell, NAACP general counsel and former insurance consumer advocate; Lynn Brouwers, director of Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers; Erica Coulston, co-founder of Walk the Line to SCI Recovery and Survivor.

What: Town hall meeting to discuss the impacts of proposed changes to Michigan’s Auto No-Fault System.

Where: Dearborn Heights City Hall in Council Chambers,
6045 Fenton St.

When: Monday, April 22, 6 to 8 p.m.