Scammers are repeatedly using the same tactics to steal money and personal information from their victims in Michigan.

Officials have charged 14 people who made fake injury claims through Aflac and said they received treatment at a Michigan clinic, according to authorities.

Michigan drivers with auto insurance are expecting $400 refunds per vehicle.

Michigan drivers with auto insurance are expecting $400 refunds per vehicle.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has issued a timeline and FAQ bulletin on the coming auto insurance refund checks due to insured drivers next year.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office has issued a timeline and FAQ bulletin on the coming auto insurance refund checks due to insured drivers next year.

If you’re concerned that a call from a local health department may be a scam, write down the name and number of the person who called you, then reach out to your local health department to confirm the legitimacy of the call.

These agreements cover more than 92% of the commercial health insurance market in Michigan. Insurers who have agreed to waive cost-sharing:· Aetna Better Health of Michigan· Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network· HAP, Alliance Health· Humana· McLaren Health Plan· Meridian Health Plan· Molina Healthcare Michigan· Paramount Care of Michigan· Physicians Health Plan (PHP)· Priority Health, Priority Health Insurance Co.· Total Health CareThe waived cost-sharing applies to commercial health insurance products from the insurers named in the state agreement. Consumers seeking COVID-19 testing or treatment should contact their insurance company to find out about their coverage. Insured consumers who pay up front or receive a bill for COVID-19 testing or treatment should contact their insurance company for assistance. In addition, the Michigan Health Insurance Consumer Assistance Program can provide shopping tips and help answer questions about health insurance including Special Enrollment Periods for those experiencing job loss or an income reduction.

DETROIT Michigan drivers should have the choice of cutting their auto insurance costs starting this week. Michigan lawmakers approved bipartisan auto insurance reform legislation last spring aimed at cutting costs for Michigan drivers who have paid the highest insurance rates in the country. This gives drivers a choice regarding level of coverage -- but they will likely have to take action. And under the new law the 20% of Michiganders who are currently driving without insurance will be able to get legal without facing a penalty. Insurance Alliance of Michigan member companies are committed to doing their part to educate their customers about the upcoming changes to Michigans auto no-fault law and helping drivers find the right plan for them and their family.

Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services on Monday announced that DIFS Director Anita Fox has ordered all auto insurers in Michigan to issue refunds or premium waivers to consumers as a result of insurance companies reduced risk due to extreme reductions in driving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michiganders have been staying safe and staying home and they should see the benefit in reduced auto insurance rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Whitmer. Every family is feeling added financial pressure due to this virus, and this order will provide some much-needed relief to drivers.DIFS Order No. Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order across state, reopening restaurants, moreThis order will ensure all insurers are issuing appropriate refunds or premium waivers to their customers, said Fox. Contact DIFS Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 833-ASK-DIFS (275-3437) or by emailing autoinsurance@michigan.gov.