SGI seeks public feedback on possible auto injury program changes

Saskatchewan Government Insruance is asking the public to share their views on the province’s auto injury program. 

Earlier this year, SGI began a review of auto injury coverage by consulting with current and former auto injury customers and key stakeholders such as representatives from the medical, legal, and insurance communities.

Their input, as well as input from SGI employees who work with the program, has been used to compile options for possible changes to the program and SGI is now seeking feedback from the general public.

“Since 2003, Saskatchewan customers have had the option to be covered under no-fault or tort injury coverage,” president and CEO Andrew Cartmell noted in a statement Thursday.

“Customers will continue to have that option, but certain aspects of coverage are being reviewed to measure the effectiveness of each program so we can better meet customers’ needs.”

The consultation asks customers to consider current benefits and limits, enhancements to coverage, exclusions and gaps in current coverage. The consultation will seek opinions about, for example:

No-fault injury coverage

• Benefit levels and limits (e.g. improving living assistance benefits, adding a counselling benefit for immediate family members)
• Changes regarding the ability to sue an at-fault driver
• Possible other changes (e.g. improve how income benefits for self-employed customers)
• A discount for retirees
• Options for injury coverage for motorcyclists

Tort injury coverage

• Benefit levels (e.g. enhancements to the Tort income benefit)

The feedback gathered will be used to make recommendations to government early next year. The consultation will be available until Nov. 30, 2014 at www.sgi.sk.ca, or by calling 306-751-3554 or toll-free 1-800-667-8015 ext. 3554 to receive a paper copy.