Reconsideration of Denied Death Benefits Claims

Reconsideration of Denied Death Benefits Claims 1. If the death benefits claim is denied, the applicant can request for reconsideration through the Legal Division of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety within thirty (30) days of receipt of the letter denying benefits. 2. Reconsideration is an informal resolution of a claim. 3. Upon receipt of a timely request for reconsideration, the Executive Committee will re- evaluate the contested death benefits claim and vote to either uphold or reverse its original decision. A letter from the Commissioner will be sent to the contesting individual(s) and designated beneficiaries notifying these individuals of the Executive Committee’s decision. 4. The decision made by the Executive Committee is the final decision of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.