FL PIP debate continues during 10 day "Budget Cutting" Special Session
Yesterday, Florida's no-fault insurance law, PIP, passed phase I in a special legislative session that ends next Friday. The talks continue today as to whether or not revive the mandatory Personal Injury Protection automobile coverage for Florida drivers.
The House Insurance committee endorsed reviving PIP with the implementation of anti-fraud measures. The anti-fraud measures suggested Cap payouts to medical-care providers to a fee schedule and limits the providers to specific doctors and health clinics.
The Bill has an uphill battle in the Senate, where it has a 50-50 chance of passing according to Ellyn Bogandoff, (R) Ft. Lauderdale.
All eyes are on Tallahassee during this Special budget cutting session, which is scheduled to end next Friday. Our valiant Governor Charlie Crist, has made restoring PIP law a priority in this session.
Let's hope our Legislators come to an agreement that works best for the public and clamps down on fraud.
Click here to read more on the PIP debate from the Business Review, Sun Sentinel, Palm Beach Post
