CPAN Thanks Rep. Rogers for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation That Would Delay Implementation of Devastating Auto Reform Provisions

House Bill 5125 would put temporarily hold off the start of a 56-hour attendant care cap and a 45% reimbursement cap for specialized care, allowing time for a long-term fix

LANSING, Mich.—(June 24, 2021)— CPAN President Devin Hutchings today issued the following statement following the introduction by Rep. Julie Rogers of bipartisan House Bill 5125 that will delay, by one year, two auto insurance laws going into effect after July 1:

“Over the past several months, thousands of Michiganders — including auto accident survivors and their families, the dedicated and ethical providers who care for them, and horrified voters throughout the state — have spoken up and demanded that we not turn our backs on our most vulnerable residents. Our coalition is grateful that Rep. Julie Rogers and other bipartisan members of the Legislature acknowledge the urgency of addressing — in advance of July 1 — the imminent 56-hour attendant care cap for family members and friends of injured survivors, along with a 45% reimbursement cap for specialized rehabilitation care. We must all continue to sound the alarm over this crisis that will rip care away from those who need it most. CPAN fully supports House Bill 5125, which will delay the implementation of the most devastating elements of Michigan’s auto insurance reform until lawmakers can work together to identify a permanent solution.”