Request for Proposal (WCC0009): Questions and Answers

A list of questions and answers regarding Request for Proposal WCC0009 is posted on our Contacting Opportunities landing page (https://www.newcc.gov/home/contracting-opportunities).

Nebraska Judicial Branch News: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Marks 90 Years of Justice and Innovation

Select this link to read a Nebraska Judicial Branch news item regarding the 90th anniversary of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court.

NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Burial Benefit To Increase

The burial benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $11,900.00 effective July 1, 2025. This benefit applies upon the death of an employee, resulting through personal injuries as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-151. Select this link to read the news release. 

Statistical Report, 2020 through 2024

This report summarizes information electronically reported to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court by employers and insurers for work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during calendar years 2020 through 2024, regardless of the year the injury reports were filed (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/statistical-reports).

Notice of Request for Proposal (WCC0009)

Notice of Request for Proposal (WCC0009) is posted on our Contacting Opportunities landing page (https://www.newcc.gov/home/contracting-opportunities).

Rules of Procedure, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s revised Rules of Procedure are now available (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/rules-of-procedure).

Amendments to Rules 2, 3, 5, 14, 26, 35, 47, 48 and Addenda 2 and 3 were adopted at a public meeting on December 30, 2024. A revised Schedule of Fees for Medical Services was also adopted. Amendments to non-adjudicatory Rules 26, 35, 47, and 48 became effective December 30, 2024. Amendments to adjudicatory Rules 2, 3, 5, and 14 became effective following review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court on January 29, 2025. (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/rules-of-procedure/recently-adopted-rules).

Schedules of Fees for Medical Services, Inpatient Hospital Diagnostic Related Group (DRG), and Inpatient Hospital Trauma Services

Schedules of Fees for Medical Services, Inpatient Hospital Diagnostic Related Group (DRG), and Inpatient Hospital Trauma Services may be downloaded from the Fee Schedules section of the court’s website (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/fee-schedules). These schedules are effective January 1, 2025.

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court to remain open on January 9, 2025

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court will remain open during the January 9, 2025 National Day of Mourning for President Carter (https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/media-releases/nebraska-courts-and-probation-remain-open-january-9-2025).

Recently Adopted Rule Amendments and Revised Schedule of Fees for Medical Services

Amendments to Rules 2, 3, 5, 14, 26, 35, 47, 48 and Addenda 2 and 3 were adopted at a public meeting on December 30, 2024. A revised Schedule of Fees for Medical Services was also adopted. Amendments to non-adjudicatory Rules 26, 35, 47, and 48 are effective December 30, 2024. Amendments to adjudicatory Rules 2, 3, 5, and 14 will become effective only upon review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court. (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/rules-of-procedure/recently-adopted-rules).

NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective January 1, 2025, the mileage rate will become 70.0 cents per mile for travel to seek medical treatment or while participating in an approved vocational rehabilitation plan. See related news release (https://www.newcc.gov/home/court-news/2024-08-news).

Historic mileage reimbursement rate information is available in the Tables of Maximum / Minimum Compensation Benefits, Burial Benefits, and Mileage Reimbursement Rates on the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s “Benefits” web page (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/attorneys/benefit-rates).

Public Hearing and Public Meeting: December 30, 2024

The notice, agenda, and draft proposed amended rules for a December 30, 2024 public hearing and public meeting are available for viewing or downloading (https://www.newcc.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings). This web page also includes a link to view a live video stream of the public hearing and public meeting on the day of the events.