AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 71-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A CLAIMANT'S FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE MEDICAL RECORDS IN SUPPORT OF A CONTROVERTED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE CLAIM; TO AMEND SECTION 71-3-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYER OR CARRIER IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO NOTIFY THE EMPLOYEE THAT HIS RIGHT TO BENEFITS MAY BE BARRED BY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-3-66, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 71-3-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW NOTICE TO THE INSURED OF CANCELLATIONS AND NONRENEWALS TO BE SERVED ELECTRONICALLY AS LONG AS RECEIPT IS ACKNOWLEDGED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 71-3-7, 71-3-35, 71-3-66, 71-3-77
Committee Substitute: 71-3-7, 71-3-35, 71-3-66, 71-3-77
As Passed by the House: 71-3-7, 71-3-35, 71-3-66, 71-3-77