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Minimum Required Auto Insurance Coverage in Saskatchewan

As of January 19, 2011

SASKATCHEWAN
Compulsory minimum third-party liability:

$200,000 is available for any one accident; however, if a claim involving both bodily injury and property damage reaches this figure, payment for property damage will be capped at $10,000

If no-fault option selected:

If tort option selected:

Medical payments:

Up to $6,098,358/person; includes rehabilitation

Up to $23,841/person for non-catastrophic, up to $178,838 for catastrophic injury

Funeral expense benefits:

$9,148

$5,962

Disability income benefits:

90% of net wages based on gross annual income of maximum $79,273 year; nothing is payable for the first 7 days of disability unless catastrophically injured

Up to $18,512/year if totally disabled; $180/week for partial disability for up to two years

Death benefits:

45% of deceased's net income; min. $62,913 to spouse; 5% of calculated death benefits to each dependent child; if no spouse, $13,980 to each surviving parent or child (21+), to a max. $62,913; up to $41,942 spouse education; death of dependent child $27,960

45% of deceased's net income to a minimum $53,651 to spouse; 5% of calculated death benefits to each dependent child; if no spouse or dependant, up to $11,922 to estate

Impairment benefits:

Up to $174,757/person for non-catastrophic, up to $211,443 for catastrophic injury

Up to $11,922/person for non-catastrophic, up to $154,922 for catastrophic injury

Right to sue for pain and suffering?

No

Yes, subject to deductible of $5,000

Right to sue for economic loss in excess of no-fault benefits?

Yes. Injured persons may sue for economic losses that exceed no-fault benefits. However, award above no-fault benefit based on net income after deductions for income tax, Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance

Yes. Any benefit amounts received from other insurance plans to be deducted from the court award or settlement

Administration:

Government (government and private insurers compete for optional and excess coverage)

Government (government and private insurers compete for optional and excess coverage)

Notes: Saskatchewan is a no-fault province where residents can opt out of the Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP), or no-fault, in favour of a tort plan.

First-party all perils* insurance is compulsory in Saskatchewan (deductibles vary according to type of vehicle).

* "Collision" and "comprehensive" insurance for the policyholder's vehicle


Sources

All online sources were accessed on January 1, 2011

Effective January 2011


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