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Notice of Controversion - Mississippi 2026

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The document is a Notice of Controversion filed by an employer/carrier with the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission regarding a claimant's work-related injury. It states that the claimant has been treated by a doctor who recommended back surgery, but the doctor does not find any defect warranting the procedure. The employer/carrier disputes the treatment and requests that the claimant be evaluated by a designated physician to determine if surgery is necessary.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Notice of Controversion in the editor.
Begin by entering the claimant's name and the employer's details in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
In section one, specify the date of the work-related injury. This helps establish a timeline for your claim.
For section two, list the treating physician’s name and any relevant treatment details. This provides context for your case.
In section three, summarize any recommendations made by the physician regarding surgery. Be clear about whether surgery is deemed necessary or not.
Section four requires you to state your position on the treatment recommended. Clearly articulate why you believe further evaluation is needed.
Attach any supporting documents as 'Exhibit A' and 'Exhibit B' using our platform’s upload feature to ensure all evidence is included.

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What does notice of compensation mean?

A Notice of Compensation Payable (NCP), is an acknowledgment letter indicating that a workers compensation claim has been accepted, by the employer and the insurance company; and the payout of compensation benefits are to begin.

What is required on a notice of claim in Mississippi?

Every notice of claim shall contain a short and plain statement of the facts upon which the claim is based, including the circumstances which brought about the injury, the extent of the injury, the time and place the injury occurred, the names of all persons known to be involved, the amount of money damages sought and

What does it mean when a claim has been controverted?

The insurance carrier can contest, or controvert, the claim for a variety of reasons (e.g., the injury was not work-related or the employee is not injured to the extent claimed.) An employer can also request that the insurance carrier contest the claim.

How do I controvert a workers comp petition in Mississippi?

An Employee may controvert a claim by filing with the Commission a properly executed Petition to Controvert, Form B-5,11. This document shall be mailed to the Commission. The Claimant shall file medical records in support of his claim for benefits within sixty days of filing a Petition to Controvert.

What is a controversion notice?

A notice of controversion under the DBA is essentially a denial from the employer insurance company denying an injured workers claim. They file whats called an LS207 form with the Department of Labor and within that form, they list their various defenses and reasons for denial.

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Can workers comp stop paying without notice in Mississippi?

The workers compensation insurance company should provide you notice any time they decide to stop paying your benefits. This notice will include the date on which your benefits will stop and a reason they will no longer be paying your benefits as per schrieverlaw.

What does controversion mean?

[Latin controversus + English -ion] : a turning in the opposite direction.

What does notice of controversion mean?

A Notice of Controversion is, simply put, a denial of your workers compensation claim under the Defense Base Act (or a claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act).