Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage is an auto insurance policy option which covers the policyholder and his/her passengers for bodily injury and property damage incurred in an accident caused by a driver with no car insurance, or in a hit-and-run accident.
Uninsured motorist coverage can take the form of bodily injury coverage, property damage coverage, or a combination of both. Either of these forms of coverage may be mandatory in some states.
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Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage
Uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage pays for medical expenses, lost wages, and other general damages when policyholders, authorized drivers, or passengers are injured in an accident caused by a driver with no auto insurance coverage, or in a hit-and-run accident.
Uninsured Motorist Property Damage Coverage
Uninsured motorist property damage coverage protects the policyholder if his/her vehicle is damaged in an accident caused by a driver without auto insurance coverage.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
In some states, uninsured motorist coverage is packaged with underinsured motorist coverage to form a single coverage. Furthermore, some states require drivers to purchase either:
- uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury coverage, or
- uninsured/underinsured motorist property damage coverage.
Uninsured motorist coverage is available in most states, and mandatory in some. Coverage limits are determined when policies are purchased.
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Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
Regardless of whether uninsured motorist coverage is required or not, drivers should purchase this type of coverage to maintain maximum insurance protection and to protect their assets. Hospital and other medical costs combined with lost wages and damages can add up quickly. Drivers without adequate insurance coverage may personally be held liable for costs not covered under their policies. You should purchase the highest coverage limits you can afford above those required by state laws.
The following table outlines state-by-state uninsured motorist coverage requirements. Refer to state-specific pages for detailed coverage requirements.
AL - FL | GA - LA | ME - NH | NJ - RI | SC - WY
State |
Uninsured Motorists Coverage Required? |
Minimum Coverage Amount Required
*if purchased
(per person / per accident) |
|
| Alabama |
No1 |
$20,000 / $40,000 * |
| Alaska |
No1 |
$50,000 / $100,000 * |
| Arizona |
No |
$15,000 / $30,000 * |
| Arkansas |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| California |
No1 |
$15,000 / $30,000 * |
| Colorado |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Connecticut |
Yes |
$20,000 / $40,000 |
| Delaware |
No1,3 |
$15,000 / $30,000 * |
| District of Columbia |
Yes3 |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Florida |
No1 |
|
| Georgia |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Hawaii |
No1 |
$20,000 / $40,000 * |
| Idaho |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Illinois |
Yes |
$20,000 / $40,000 |
| Indiana |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Iowa |
No1 |
$20,000 / $40,000 * |
| Kansas |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
|
| Kentucky |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Louisiana |
No1 |
$10,000 / $20,000 * |
| Maine |
Yes |
$50,000 / $100,000 |
| Maryland |
Yes3 |
$20,000 / $40,000 |
| Massachusetts |
Yes |
|
| Michigan |
No |
|
| Minnesota |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Mississippi |
No1 |
$10,000 / $20,000 * |
| Missouri |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Montana |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Nebraska |
Yes2 |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Nevada |
No1 |
$15,000 / $30,000 * |
| New Hampshire |
No4 |
|
| New Jersey |
Yes |
|
| New Mexico |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| New York |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| North Carolina |
Yes1,2 |
$50,000 / $100,000 * |
|
| North Dakota |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Ohio |
No1 |
$12,500 / $25,000 * |
| Oklahoma |
No1 |
$10,000 / $20,000 * |
| Oregon |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania |
No1 |
$15,000 / $30,000 * |
| Rhode Island |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| South Carolina |
Yes3 |
$15,000 / $30,000 |
| South Dakota |
Yes2 |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Tennessee |
No |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Texas |
No1 |
$20,000 / $40,000 * |
| Utah |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| Vermont |
Yes3 |
$50,000 / $100,000 |
| Virginia |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Washington |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
| West Virginia |
Yes3 |
$20,000 / $40,000 |
| Wisconsin |
Yes |
$25,000 / $50,000 |
| Wyoming |
No1 |
$25,000 / $50,000 * |
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1 Uninsured Motorist Coverage is not required by law, but must be rejected in writing if not purchased.
2 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is required by state law. Refer to state-specific page for more detailed coverage requirements.
3 State law also mandates Uninsured Motorist Property Damage be purchased as part of this coverage. Refer to state-specific page for more detailed coverage requirements.
4 Uninsured Bodily Injury Coverage is optional, but if purchased, must equal Bodily Injury Liability limits.
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Last Updated: February 14, 2008
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