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.
History: En. Sec. 54, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 416, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation
39-71-2401. Disputes -- jurisdiction -- settlement requirements -- mediation
39-71-2402. through 39-71-2405 reserved
39-71-2407. Department authority -- rules
39-71-2408. Mandatory, nonbinding mediation
39-71-2409. Duties of mediator