Pennsylvania is a "choice" no-fault state (you can elect a no-fault or a traditional tort policy), and it requires PIP (Personal Injury Protection) of $5,000.
In a choice no-fault state you decide, when you buy the policy, between a no-fault option (your own PIP pays first, with limited right to sue) and a traditional tort option (you keep the full right to sue the at-fault driver).
Pennsylvania at a glance
Fault system
Choice no-fault
PIP required?
Yes — $5,000
UM/UIM in minimum?
Not required
Choice between limited and full tort; first-party benefits required.
Pennsylvania Fault System — FAQ
Is Pennsylvania a no-fault state?
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Pennsylvania is a "choice" no-fault state (you can elect a no-fault or a traditional tort policy), and it requires PIP (Personal Injury Protection) of $5,000. In a choice no-fault state you decide, when you buy the policy, between a no-fault option (your own PIP pays first, with limited right to sue) and a traditional tort option (you keep the full right to sue the at-fault driver). Choice between limited and full tort; first-party benefits required.
Does Pennsylvania require PIP or uninsured-motorist coverage?
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Pennsylvania prescribes Personal Injury Protection (PIP) of $5,000 as part of its minimum coverage. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is not part of the mandatory minimum, but it is worth adding given uninsured-driver risk.
Why does it matter whether Pennsylvania is no-fault or at-fault?
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It changes who pays and whether you can sue. In a no-fault state your own PIP pays your medical costs first and lawsuits are limited to serious injuries; in an at-fault state the at-fault driver's liability insurance pays and you keep the full right to sue. This affects which coverages you should carry. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance or a licensed attorney.
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Sarah Mitchell
Editorial Lead, Property & Casualty
This article was researched and written by the Cover Forge USA editorial team against federal sources (NAIC, CMS, FEMA, DOL, SSA, state DOIs) and standard policy forms. Bylines organize content by topic — they do not assert individual licensure. See our editorial-policy for details.
Reviewed July 2026
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