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Medical Payments Coverage

This coverage protects the policyholder and/or passengers in the event of an accident, no matter who was at fault. Medical payments coverage pays for funeral costs and/or medical expenses, including emergency room visits, x-rays, doctor care, hospital stays and more. This type of auto insurance may cover policyholders and their family members when in others' vehicles, or when they are on foot and hit by a car.

Is Medical Payments Coverage Right for You?

Medical expenses may be covered by an individual's health plan. However, medical payments coverage may help pay for those expenses not covered, such as dental treatment, professional nursing services, or prostheses. When purchasing medical payments coverage, you should consult your health insurance provider to ensure you are not duplicating coverage. Unlike Personal Injury Protection, medical payments coverage does not cover loss of income or loss of services. This coverage is strictly medical, except in cases where it pays funeral costs.

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The following table outlines state-by-state medical payments coverage requirements. Refer to state-specific pages for detailed auto insurance requirements.

AL - FL | GA - LA | ME - NH | NJ - RI | SC - WY


State

Medical Payments Coverage
Required?

Minimum Coverage Amount Required *if purchased

Alabama No  
Alaska No  
Arizona No  
Arkansas No1 $5,000 *
California No  
Colorado No  
Connecticut No  
Delaware No  
District of Columbia No  
Florida No  
Georgia No  
Hawaii No  
Idaho No  
Illinois No  
Indiana No  
Iowa No  
Kansas No  
Kentucky No  
Louisiana No  
Maine Yes $1,000
Maryland No  
Massachusetts No  
Michigan No  
Minnesota No  
Mississippi No  
Missouri No  
Montana No  
Nebraska No  
Nevada No  
New Hampshire No $1,000 *
New Jersey No  
New Mexico No  
New York No  
North Carolina No  
North Dakota No  
Ohio No  
Oklahoma No  
Oregon No  
Pennsylvania Yes $5,000
Rhode Island No  
South Carolina No  
South Dakota No  
Tennessee No  
Texas No  
Utah No  
Vermont No  
Virginia No  
Washington No1 $10,000 *
West Virginia No  
Wisconsin No  
Wyoming No  


1  Medical Payments Coverage is not required by law, but must be rejected in writing if not purchased.

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Last Updated: February 14, 2008

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