Auto insurance refund checks are in the mail. The $400 returns for each insured auto have been processed by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association. The $3 billion transfer of funds has to be completed no later than May 9th. Eligible vehicles are those that met minimum insurance requirements at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2021.
Anita Fox, Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services said, “Our goal is to make sure that Michiganders understand the eligibility requirements and to help ensure that this money makes it into consumers’ pockets as quickly and securely as possible.”
The refunds are the result of bipartisan legislation that has been criticized by accident victims and health care providers who have had their funding severely reduced. Two billion dollars remain in the fund.
For those who are expecting a refund, but don’t receive it, there is a hotline and a webpage to answer questions.
Eligible consumers who do not receive their refunds by the deadline should contact their auto insurer or agent. If consumers have questions or concerns that cannot be resolved directly with their insurer, they should contact DIFS by calling Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 833-ASK-DIFS (833-275-3437) or by emailing autoinsurance@michigan.gov.
To help Michiganders learn more about these refunds, DIFS has launched a consumer FAQ page at Michigan.gov/MCCArefund.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
