Is California a Pip State

No, personal injury protection (PIP) is not required in California. PIP is not even available in California. Instead of PIP insurance, California insurance companies offer medical payments insurance (sometimes called MedPay), which helps with hospital bills resulting from a car accident.

What is PIP insurance in California?

Also known as PIP insurance and sometimes Med-Pay, it is a type of insurance that covers medical expenses for you and your passengers if you are involved in an accident – regardless of who caused the accident.

What states require PIP coverage?

What states are PIP states? The twelve states that require PIP insurance, also known as personal injury protection, are Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, and Utah. Of these states, 11 are “no-fault” states.