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Fight for Lower Auto Insurance Rates: Florida 3rd highest in the nation!
The Florida Legislature just passed an innovative auto insurance law that removes PIP Personal Injury Protection. It is replaced with mandatory Bodily Injury Coverage at $25,000 for the driver, and $50,000 per accident.
That is better insurance with a higher benefit for consumers. Some consumers, mainly those who now chose the low $10,000 coverage, would pay more, but the average savings should be about 35%.
Reduce Fraud
Florida is a hotbed for fraud, and it is expected eliminating PIP will reduce fraud. Tougher law enforcement and resources for investigations are still needed.
Call Gov. Ron DeSantis today. Tell him to sign Senate Bill 54, the repeal of PIP and replace with mandatory BI. Studies show drivers will save about 35% if Gov. DeSantis signs this bill into law.
Excerpt from today's FCAN Press Release:
FCAN Executive Director Susan McGrath stated, "PIP Repeal/Mandatory BI with $25/$50k mandatory Bodily Injury liability coverage is in the best interest of most consumers. It should lower rates for many consumers and provide better coverage. According to McGrath, "There is an option in the bill that allows drivers to still choose PIP-like Medical Payments coverage, but many drivers, especially seniors with Medicare, may choose to avoid that coverage because their health insurance or Medicare already covers them. FCAN also thinks the new law will reduce Florida's uninsured drivers and the fraud associated with PIP."
An analysis by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in 2016 found that repealing PIP and replacing with BI at $25/$50 would result in an average 9.6% savings for most Floridians. A new 2021 study says savings would average $350 per driver annually or 18%. However, some Floridians who now carry only the minimum $10,000 coverage or have no insurance, would see higher rates, but they would benefit from more coverage.
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FCAN COVID Liability Immunity Project
The Florida House of Representatives is considering HB 7, a bill that would exempt many businesses from lawsuits when they may be responsible for exposing staff, customers, or the public to the virus through carelessness or negligence. Read more here.
Protect Public Health NOT Superspreaders!
Oppose Senate Bill 72 and House Bill 7
Read FCAN Statements on these bills
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Trouble in Toyland 2020
FCAN releases the annual Trouble In Toyland report on dangerous toys.
Congresswoman Kathy Castor, a Child Safety Specialist from St. Joe's, and the author of the report will join the event.
Florida Consumer Action Network (FCAN) today released the 2020 Trouble in Toyland report that has helped identify dangerous toys for 35 years. But according to FCAN Executive Director Susan McGrath, “2020 is unique because so many of us are at home because of COVID-19, children could be more susceptible to certain toy-related hazards.”
“This has been an incredibly difficult year, and parents and caregivers are overwhelmed. Parents often trust that manufacturers and online vendors have tested toys for sale and are guaranteeing their safety. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, so parents need to be on guard,” said McGrath. “That’s why we’re issuing this report.”
Click here to download press release (Word)
Click here to download full report (PDF file 14 pages)
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FCAN COVID-19 Emergency Response
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented challenge for our country, threatening our health, wellbeing, and democracy. Now more than ever, we need to work together to ensure that our government has a coordinated, strategic response to safeguard the public’s health, protect consumers from emerging dangers and ensure people can still participate fully in our democracy.
Too Dangerous to Open Florida?
Open Safe FL.pdf Open Safe Release.docx
NEW OpenSafe FL Facts.pdf NEW 7.9.20 Open Safe Week 2 release.docx,
 From Johns Hopkins University of MedicineJuly 08, 2020 |
FCAN and national partners have assembled a COVID-19 response team of policy experts, advocates, organizers, and researchers. If we all pull together, we can find concrete ways to protect public health, consumers, and our democracy. Click here for more information: |
More Testing Needed - Protect Healthcare Workers - Consumer Tips for Coping - Prevent Price Gouging - Safely Reopen - Release Ventilator Repair Information - Protect Consumer Credit - Stop Bad Bailouts - 25 Things to do at Home - Much more
FCAN's Comprehensive Response to the Florida Covid-19 Surge
Florida's Community Dashboard showing cases and info by county.
Note that this Dashboard, which is not controlled by the state, shows where data is being withheld by the Florida Department of Health.
Florida 7 Day rolling average of positive tests from Johns Hopkins College of Medicine
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Hurricane Season is Here! FCAN Helps you get ready
FCAN 2020 Hurricane Media Guide -- resources, data, more from FCAN and the Public Interest Network
Strengthen Our Homes -- FCAN oped on need for stronger building codes
Hurricane Resilience -- How Can Communities Become Resilient?
Consumer updates:
Unsafe Used Cars (docx file)
FCAN Payday lending press release (pdf)
FCAN Foundation Press Release
Press Release: Trouble in Toyland 2019.docx
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