15 August 2022

Perfect is the Enemy of Good: Michigan Supreme Court Decision in Griffin v. Trumbull Part Two

As discussed in our last alert, the Michigan Supreme Court reinforced the principle that no-fault insurers cannot deny payment of a claim based on priority. However, the importance of a claimant’s initial investigation to locate the proper insurer cannot be overemphasized. Although a claimant’s initial investigation need not be perfect, failing to exercise due diligence […]


14 June 2022

Michigan Supreme Court Decides: Assignments Still Matter

On June 10, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Mecosta County Medical Center v. Metropolitan Group Insurance Company, a case handled by Miller Johnson’s Med Recovery Group with significant implications for medical providers seeking payment of no-fault claims. The essence of the Court’s decision:  although providers now enjoy the independent and […]


09 June 2022

Why Does Speed Matter? The timely billing of a no-fault insurer.

One of the major changes that occurred in the recent amendment of the no-fault act gave consumers the option to choose the level of coverage for their no-fault benefits. These coverage levels include: $50,000.00 for drivers with Medicaid $250,000.00 $500,000.00 Unlimited Consumers with Medicare can opt-out of no-fault medical benefits When encountering an injured person […]


26 May 2022

Exhausted No Fault Medical Benefits! Not So Much

For Michigan no fault policies sold or renewed after July 1, 2020 consumers may select a PIP medical benefit coverage level that works best for their situation.  Generally, the options are $50,000, if the person is enrolled in Medicaid, $250,000.00, $500,000.00 or traditional unlimited.  But purchasing a capped medical no fault policy is an important […]


12 May 2022

Know The New No-Fault Priority Rules And Beware of Coverage Gaps

On June 11, 2019, the Michigan Legislature made sweeping changes to the no-fault act.  One of those changes is the order of payment priority for patients injured in motor vehicle accidents as motor vehicle occupants or pedestrians. Under the old law, no-fault insurers would pay medical providers in the following order of priority: the injured […]