Saginaw County drivers to see significant, guaranteed rate relief

State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, today said the fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is proof Michigan drivers will save substantial 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 decrease that is a direct result of reform supported by Wakeman.  The current $220 fee is assessed on all insured vehicles.

“This is the first indication that Saginaw County motorists and drivers across Michigan will see and feel relief on their car insurance policies in the wake of the bipartisan plan we approved earlier this year,” Wakeman said. “Fixing our state’s no-fault system was one of the top issues residents in the county demanded be addressed, which had become unaffordable for too many motorists.   I listened and I’m excited to see the reforms already starting to generate positive results. This is a big win for drivers.”

The MCCA said the $100 per vehicle assessment — the lowest rate since 2003 — will be charged to drivers choosing to maintain unlimited lifetime personal injury protection benefits in their car insurance policies. Wakeman said those who purchase one of the new alternative coverage levels under Michigan’s revised no-fault insurance law will see even greater savings.