Fighting a Notice of Intent to Discontinue (NOID)

As an injured worker, nothing can be more stressful than getting your work comp benefits discontinued. If your benefits have been discontinued, that is a great time to consult with an attorney about your options. However, if you’re anything like me, you may like to do things yourself. If so, then this article is for you!

So, you’ve gotten a NOID, now what? Well, the first thing you want to do is review the NOID for the insurer’s basis for the discontinuance. If you disagree with the NOID, then you will need to file a 239 request. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) provides forms, including a 239 request. Follow this link to their forms. https://mn.gov/oah/forms-and-filing/forms/

When I do 239 Requests for my clients, I like to refer to the NOID for most of the information needed for the 239 Request. The NOID contains the WID, DOI, names and addresses for all relevant parties, and basis for the discontinuance. Add the date the NOID was served on you (bottom right of 1st page of NOID), and the DOI. Add in the rest of the information necessary to complete the 239 Request. Refer to page three for filing instructions.

Filing a 239 Request can be overwhelming. If you need help completing your 239 Request or would like an experienced attorney to do it for you, give us a call or shoot us an email. We are happy to help! Or, check out this youtube video. https://youtu.be/OW7O8fZ1Qbo

Frayne Injury Law is a law firm that represents injured employees in work comp cases. A free, no obligation, consultation is available to anyone looking for legal advice.