News - MPI

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is warning its customers not to respond to or click on any links in a suspicious text message regarding the collection of money or missed payments.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently filed its provisional 2023/24 General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board (PUB), requesting an average rate decrease of 0.9 per cent.

MPI is pleased to announce a new simplified driver’s licence exchange process for eligible individuals from Ukraine arriving in Manitoba.

As many municipalities anticipate flood conditions beginning or continuing to develop in their communities this weekend, MPI is reminding customers to proactively plan to best protect themselves and their vehicles during this challenging time.

Manitoba Public Insurance confirmed today that it will be completing the previously announced transfer of funds from its non-compulsory Extension line of business to Driver and Vehicle Licensing to ensure the adequate funding of this line of business.

Steinbach MLA and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance, announced that the Manitoba government introduced amendments to the Drivers and Vehicles Act, the Highway Traffic Act and the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act that would improve the licensing and registration system to better serve Manitobans.

While provincial health orders are lifting mandatory mask usage as of March 15, Manitoba Public Insurance will become mask-friendly – encouraging its customers to wear a mask when attending a service or claim centre, however, they will no longer be mandatory.

Based on updated guidance from public health, Manitoba Public Insurance is announcing the suspension of its Third Party Pandemic policy, effective March 1. As a result, individuals who are not fully vaccinated will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result for services where physical distancing or barriers are not possible.

A road safety observation study commissioned last fall by Manitoba Public Insurance reports that non-seatbelt use is higher in rural Manitoba with 10 per cent of all drivers observed not wearing their seatbelt, compared to three per cent in the Winnipeg capital region.

About 200,000 COVID-19 rebate cheques are being sent to Canada Post this week, Manitoba Public Insurance announced today. In total, 680,000 cheques will be issued in coming weeks, for a total rebate amount of $312 million. It’s expected all cheques will be mailed by mid-February.