3 Miss. Code. R. 2-1-106
Upon receipt of the application, information on the application is reviewed/investigated to ensure validity of the claim for benefits. If the application for benefits is approved [based on the criteria stipulated in these policies and procedures and Section 45-2-21 of the Mississippi Code Annotated (1972)], the Applicant shall be notified via certified mail or electronic mail, read receipt requested, indicating the approval of benefits, the amount of benefits to be awarded, the number of payments to be awarded, and the method of payment.
If the application for benefits is denied, the Applicant shall be notified via certified mail or electronic mail, read receipt requested, stating the grounds for denial of the application.
Applicants who disagree with any decision made have the right to appeal within thirty (30) days of receipt of the letter approving or denying benefits. For further information on the appeals process, see Section 114.
Applications should be submitted to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office within one (1) year of the date of injury. The Mississippi Attorney General's Office may extend the deadline for submitting an application beyond one (1) year at its discretion.
3 Miss. Code. R. 2-1-106