Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 67.41 - Eligibility guidelines for the Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund for accidents on and after June 1, 1989(a) Section 1798.2(a) of the act (relating to transition), added by the act of April 26, 1989 (P. L. ___, No. 4) (Act 4), continues the Catastrophic Loss Trust (CAT) Fund eligibility for certain individuals suffering catastrophic losses after June 1, 1989. The Department will be guided by this section in making eligibility determinations for accidents occurring on or after 12:01 a.m., June 1, 1989.(b) Natural persons who suffer catastrophic losses on or after 12:01 a.m., June 1, 1989, may be eligible for benefits from the CAT Fund if the following apply: (1) They are injured in an accident arising out of the maintenance or use of a motor vehicle.(2) The accident giving rise to the claim for CAT Fund benefits occurred during the registration year for which the CAT Fund charge had been paid on one or more of the motor vehicles involved in the accident.(3) They otherwise are "eligible claimants" as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 1761 (repealed).The provisions of this § 67.41 adopted May 19, 1989, effective 5/8/1989, 19 Pa.B. 2178. This section cited in 31 Pa. Code § 67.43 (relating to coordination of benefits between Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund and Extraordinary Medical Benefit Coverage).