State Rep. Graham Filler, left, discusses legislation with Rep. Bradley Slagh before the House took the historic vote today.

State Rep. Graham Filler today joined his colleagues in approving a bipartisan plan to significantly lower car insurance rates for drivers across the state.

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation guaranteeing lower rates by giving drivers more choice on personal injury protection coverage, stopping price gouging on medical services for car accident victims, and combating fraudulent claims. The plan should soon head to the governor for her expected signature.

Filler, of DeWitt, said the bipartisan solution is designed to end Michigan’s long tenure as the state with the most expensive car insurance rates in the nation.

“Michigan families should not have to choose between putting food on the table and paying their car insurance bills,” Filler said. “This solution will give people dependable insurance at a price they can afford. Michigan drivers will finally see the rate relief they deserve if Gov. Whitmer follows through and signs it into law.”

Michigan’s costs are high largely because it’s the only state mandating unlimited lifetime health care coverage through car insurance. The bipartisan reform plan allows those currently using the coverage to keep it, and those who want it in the future to continue buying it – while providing more affordable options.

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