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Proposals would alter car insurance in state
New Jersey proposed a sweeping overhaul last week to its regulations for the personal injury protection component of auto insurance, hoping to curb rising premiums. The changes affect how and what doctors can bill for treatments and restructure the process for appealing a denied claim.
Though New Jersey consistently ranks among the most expensive states to purchase auto insurance, rates did decline after former Gov. James E. McGreevey enacted changes in 2003 that spurred competition. (Lederman, The Associated Press)