Plain-Language Summary

Pennsylvania law requires liability insurance policies for most motor vehicles to include a minimum medical benefit coverage of $5,000. Insurers must also offer a basic policy that meets the state's minimum financial responsibility and medical benefit requirements. These provisions ensure drivers have essential medical coverage in case of an accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania law requires a minimum medical benefit coverage of $5,000 in liability insurance policies for most motor vehicles.

Yes, all insurers must make available a policy that includes only the minimum financial responsibility and medical benefit requirements mandated by the state.

No, the law excludes recreational vehicles not intended for highway use, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or motorized pedalcycles from the medical benefit requirement.

The requirements took effect on October 1, 1984, with subsequent amendments made in 1989 and 1990 to update the provisions.