(1) A group self-insurance pool shall be considered a self-insurer for motor vehicle security under section 3101 and 3101d of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 and 500.3101d. Members of the pool participating in the motor vehicle self-insurance provided by the pool shall be considered to meet the requirements of security as required by those sections and shall not be required to apply for a certificate of self-insurance under section 3101d of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101d.

    (2) A group self-insurance pool providing motor vehicle security under this section shall become a member of the catastrophic claims association created by section 3104 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3104.