State Beat

The Colorado Senate has passed a bill requiring that living expenses be paid in rehabilitation claims under personal injury protection provisions in the state’s no-fault auto insurance law. “The additional costs created by Senate Bill 91 would raise auto insurance prices for all Colorado drivers,” said Michael Harrold, northwest regional manager for the National Association of Independent Insurers. “For that reason, we urge the House to reject the measure.” The bill would require that basic personal injury protection motor vehicle insurance coverage include a living expense benefit for those participating in rehabilitative occupational training programs. The living expense benefit would be included in the $50,000 limit for other rehabilitation expenses in the set 10-year period per person for any one accident.