39-71-2408. Mandatory, nonbinding mediation.
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39-71-2408 . Mandatory, nonbinding mediation.
(1)Except as otherwise provided, in a dispute arising under this chapter, the insurer and claimant shall mediate any issue concerning benefits and the mediator shall issue a report following the mediation process recommending a solution to the dispute before either party may file a petition in the workers' compensation court.
(2)The resolution recommended by the mediator is without administrative or judicial authority and is not binding on the parties.