If conciliation is not successful, an informal arbitration hearing will be held in the office of the American Arbitration Association or some other appropriate place in the general locale of the claimant's residence, or other place agreed upon by the parties. The arbitration panel shall fix the time and place for the hearing. At least 14 days before the hearing, the American Arbitration Association shall mail notice to each party or to a party's designated representative. Notice of hearing may be waived by any party. A party requesting postponement shall make their request to the arbitration panel, through the American Arbitration Association, who shall rule on all such requests. A postponement fee shall be charged against the party causing the postponement as set forth in the rules adopted by the Minnesota Supreme Court, under Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.525.
Minn. R. agency 120, ch. 2770, HEALTH CLAIMS APPEALS ARBITRATION, pt. 2770.9080
Statutory Authority: MS s 45.023; 72A.327