Section 20-101-300-319.00 - Benefits Deceased ClaimantsIn order to provide for the payment of benefits in cases where the claimant has filed a valid claim and has died before receiving payment, the Agency adopts the following regulations:
(A) Wholly or partially paid benefits due at the time of the claimants death will be paid to the duly qualified administrator or executor of the estate of the deceased claimant. If an administrator or executor is not appointed, the benefits will be paid to the claimants heir or heirs at law as determined by the laws of descent and distribution in the State of Mississippi, and supported by appropriate affidavit.(B) Any benefit checks that have not been cashed that were issued directly to the deceased claimant shall be returned to the Agency for cancellation before any funds shall be paid in lieu of such check.(C) Any claim for benefits due a deceased claimant by any person as herein provided must be filed with the Agency within ninety (90) days following the death of the claimant; provided, however, the Executive Director, may extend said period.(D) It is the responsibility of the person claiming payment of benefits due a deceased claimant to request payment of such benefits, and must provide an affidavit setting forth facts upon which the claim is based.(E) Payments due a deceased claimant that are made by electronic processes will only be issued to the individual requesting said benefits under the guidelines established by the banking industry.20 Miss. Code. R. § 101-300-319.00
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 71-5-115 & 71-5-117 (Rev. 2004).