Mississippi Code
State Department of Rehabilitation Services
§ 37-33-162. Subrogation of department as to proceeds owing to client from claim for which assistance is provided; rights and duties of client; conduct and disposition of claim; double assessment for failure to honor subrogation rights

Pursuant to Section 31-19-29, Mississippi Code of 1972, the department may compromise or settle any such claim and execute a release of any claim it has by virtue of this section.