Section 1792 - Availability of uninsured, underinsured, bodily injury liability and property damage coverages and mandatory deductibles(a) Availability of coverages.-- Except for policies issued under Subchapter D (relating to Assigned Risk Plan), an insurer issuing a policy of bodily injury liability coverage pursuant to this chapter shall make available for purchase higher limits of uninsured, underinsured and bodily injury liability coverages up to at least $100,000 because of injury to one person in any one accident and up to at least $300,000 because of injury to two or more persons in any one accident or, at the option of the insurer, up to at least $300,000 in a single limit for these coverages. Additionally, an insurer shall make available for purchase at least $5,000 because of damage to property of others in any one accident. However, the exclusion of availability relating to the Assigned Risk Plan shall not apply to damage to property of others in any one accident.(b)Physical damage deductibles.--(1) Every private passenger automobile insurance policy providing collision coverage issued or renewed on and after the effective date of this subsection shall offer a deductible in an amount of $500 for collision coverage and may offer a deductible in a greater or lesser amount or a zero deductible.
(3) Any person or entity providing financing to the purchaser of a motor vehicle or otherwise holding a security interest in a motor vehicle shall not be permitted to require the purchase of a deductible for less than $500 for collision and comprehensive coverages. Any financial institution, insurer, agent or other person or entity found to have violated this provision shall be required to reimburse the policyholder in an amount equal to the difference in premium and, in addition, shall be required to pay a civil penalty of $500 to the Department of Transportation for each violation.(4) With the purchase of a $500 or greater deductible, there shall be an immediate commensurate reduction in rate for collision and comprehensive coverages. The reduction in rate shall be based on the insured's existing deductible level.Amended by P.L. 1266 2013 No. 132, § 3, eff. 2/21/2014. 1984, Feb. 12, P.L. 26, No. 11, § 3, effective Oct. 1, 1984. Amended 1984, Feb. 12, P.L. 53, No. 12, § 3, effective Oct. 1, 1984; 1990, Feb. 7, P.L. 11, No. 6, § 18, effective April 15, 1990.