Sec. 3108.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), personal protection insurance benefits are payable for a survivor's loss which consists of a loss, after the date on which the deceased died, of contributions of tangible things of economic value, not including services, that dependents of the deceased at the time of the deceased's death would have received for support during their dependency from the deceased if the deceased had not suffered the accidental bodily injury causing death and expenses, not exceeding $20.00 per day, reasonably incurred by these dependents during their dependency and after the date on which the deceased died in obtaining ordinary and necessary services in lieu of those that the deceased would have performed for their benefit if the deceased had not suffered the injury causing death. Except as provided in section (2) the benefits payable for a survivors' loss in connection with the death of a person in a single 30-day period shall not exceed $1,000.00 for accidents occurring before October 1, 1978, and shall not exceed $1,475.00 for accidents occurring on or after October 1, 1978, and is not payable beyond the first three years after the date of the accident.
(2) The maximum payable shall be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the cost of living under rules prescribed by the commissioner. A change in the maximum shall apply only to benefits arising out of accidents occurring subsequent to the date of change in the maximum. The maximum shall apply to the aggregate benefits for all survivors payable under this section on account of the death of any one person.
History: Add. 1972, Act 294, Eff. Mar. 30, 1973 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 459, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 1978 Constitutionality: The legislature did not violate constitutional due process or equal protection in providing for cost-of-living increases for no-fault insurance work loss benefits under MCL 500.3107(b), but not for no-fault insurance survivors' loss benefits under this section. Davey v Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange, 414 Mich 1; 322 NW2d 541 (1982).Popular Name: Act 218Popular Name: Essential InsurancePopular Name: No-Fault Insurance
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-31 - Chapter 31 Motor Vehicle Personal and Property Protection (500.3101...500.3179)
Section 500.3101b - Repealed. 2011, Act 91, Imd. Eff. July 15, 2011.
Section 500.3101c - Standard Certified Statement.
Section 500.3101d - Qualification as Self-Insurer; Certificate; Issuance; Cancellation.
Section 500.3107 - Expenses and Work Loss for Which Personal Protection Insurance Benefits Payable.
Section 500.3107a - Basis of Work Loss for Certain Injured Persons.
Section 500.3107b - Reimbursement or Coverage for Certain Expenses Not Required.
Section 500.3108 - Survivor's Loss; Benefits.
Section 500.3113 - Person Not Entitled to Personal Protection Insurance Benefits.
Section 500.3116 - Value of Claim in Tort; Subtraction From or Reimbursement for Benefits.
Section 500.3121 - Liability for Accidental Damage to Tangible Property.
Section 500.3123 - Exclusions From Property Protection Insurance Benefits.
Section 500.3125 - Priorities in Claiming Property Protection Benefits.
Section 500.3131 - Residual Liability Insurance; Coverage.
Section 500.3141 - Notice of Accident.
Section 500.3143 - Assignment of Right to Future Benefits Void.
Section 500.3146 - Limitation of Action by Insurer for Recovery or Indemnity.
Section 500.3148 - Attorney's Fee; Restrictions.
Section 500.3151 - Submission to Mental or Physical Examination; Physician Requirements.
Section 500.3152 - Report of Mental or Physical Examination.
Section 500.3153 - Court Orders as to Noncompliance With MCL 500.3151 and 500.3152.
Section 500.3158 - Statement of Earnings; Report and Records From Medical Institution.
Section 500.3173 - Certain Persons Disqualified From Receiving Benefits Under Assigned Claims Plans.
Section 500.3176 - Taking Costs Into Account in Making and Regulating Rates.