Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 120 - Commerce Department
Chapter 2770 - AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
HEALTH CLAIMS APPEALS ARBITRATION
Part 2770.9020 - APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATION PANEL

Subpart 1. List of arbitrators.

The commissioner shall establish three lists of qualified individuals who are eligible to serve on the three-member arbitration panel, under Minnesota Statutes, section 72A.327, paragraph (c). One list shall include names and address of individuals with medical expertise as identified by contributing members under Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.01, subdivision 2. The second list shall include names and addresses of persons with medical expertise as identified by professional societies. The third list shall include names and addresses of other members of the public designated by the commissioner as eligible to serve on the three-member arbitration panel. The commissioner may, from time to time, add or delete names of individuals from any of the three lists.

Subp. 2. Three-member panel.

The commissioner shall deliver the three lists described in subpart 1 to the American Arbitration Association. Upon initiation of an arbitration, the American Arbitration Association shall administer the establishment of the three-member arbitration panel according to Minnesota Statutes, section 72A.327, paragraph (c), by making a recommendation to the commissioner as to the nine potential arbitrators. Unless the commissioner disapproves the recommendations within three business days, the recommendations shall be deemed approved. Under procedures established by the American Arbitration Association and immediately following nomination by the American Arbitration Association for consideration as a member of the arbitration panel, each potential arbitrator shall be required to disclose any circumstances likely to create a presumption or possibility of bias or conflict which may disqualify the person as a potential arbitrator. Each nominee shall supplement the disclosures as circumstances require. A party to an arbitration may advise the American Arbitration Association of any reason why the arbitrator should withdraw or be disqualified from serving before exercising strikes. An objection to a potential arbitrator shall be determined initially by the American Arbitration Association, subject to appeal to the commissioner. If an arbitrator should resign, be disqualified, or unable to perform the duties of the office, the American Arbitration Association shall arrange for the appointment of another arbitrator in accordance with parts 2770.9010 to 2770.9170.

Subp. 3. Oaths.

Arbitrators, upon accepting appointment to the panel, shall take an oath or affirmation of office. The arbitrators may require witnesses to testify under oath or affirmation.