Michigan auto insurance refund checks expected this week

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Monday Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that auto insurance refund checks will start being sent out this week.

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Every Michigander, who had insured at least one vehicle at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31 of last year, will get a $400-dollar check per vehicle. More information on eligibility can be found HERE.

The refund comes from a $3 billion surplus in funds set up for survivors of catastrophic car accidents.

The deadline for insurance companies to get the checks to recipients is May 9.

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