FAQ
Who pays my medical bills after a car, pedestrian, or bicycle accident in Michigan?
Under Michigan’s No-Fault system, your own auto insurance typically pays your medical bills first—even if you were a pedestrian or bicyclist. This is called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage.
Priority of payment (generally):
- Your own No-Fault auto policy
- A spouse’s or resident relative’s auto policy
- If you have no household auto coverage: the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan, which can still provide benefits
What PIP typically covers:
- Medical bills (lifetime or up to your coverage cap, depending on your policy)
- Rehabilitation
- Attendant care
- Mileage for medical travel
- Lost wages (up to 3 years)
- Household replacement services