Minnesota Administrative Rules

2770.9030 INITIATION OF ARBITRATION.

Subpart 1.

Notice of right to appeal.

At the time an insurer denies a claim to which the claimant has a right to appeal under Minnesota Statutes, section 72A.327, the insurer shall advise the claimant, in writing, of the claimant's right to appeal the denial to the commissioner. The insurer shall also advise the claimant that information on the appeal and arbitration procedures may be obtained from the American Arbitration Association.

Subp. 2.

Filing of appeal.

Upon request, the American Arbitration Association will provide a claimant with a petition form for initiating arbitration, together with a copy of parts 2770.9010 to 2770.9170. Arbitration is initiated by the claimant filing the signed, executed form together with the required filing fee, with the American Arbitration Association.

Subp. 3.

Denial of claim.

If an insurer fails to respond within 30 days after a claim is duly presented to the insurer, the claim is considered denied for the purpose of parts 2770.9010 to 2770.9170.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 45.023; 72A.327

History:

15 SR 1264

Published Electronically:

September 14, 2007