NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Maximum Weekly Income Benefit To Increase

Effective January 1, 2025, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,130.00. This amount applies to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2025 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/court-news/2024-07-news).

Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2024

Our 82nd Annual Report features activities of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court in Fiscal Year 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/annual-reports/fy-2024-annual-report).

Career Opportunity: Assistant Clerk [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is November 11, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities). 

Decision Summaries, FY 2024

Summaries of Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Decisions on Workers’ Compensation Cases for fiscal year 2024 are available on our website (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/attorneys/appellate-court-decisions).

Nebraska Legal Link Access Kiosk (NELLAK) Web Portal

The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court has developed the Nebraska Legal Link Access Kiosk (NELLAK) web portal (https://nellak.newcc.gov/) to improve access to the court, create efficiencies, and share educational resources. 

Select this link to view the news release.

Career Opportunity: IT Infrastructure Support Analyst / Senior [UPDATE: POSITION IS CLOSED]

 The closing date for this position is August 16, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

DRG Reporting Web Application Now Available

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has activated its web-based data entry application for Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) reports. Hospitals and payors may report for themselves, or they may allow a third party to report for them (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/drg-reporting). 

Extended E-Filing system unavailability [UPDATE: E-Filing is now available]

Our E-Filing system is temporarily unavailable while we investigate an ongoing connectivity issue. Thank you for your patience while we work through this. We will bring services back up as soon as possible. 

Only in the event of an extended period longer than 24 hours where the court’s E-Filing system is not available may the user file a paper document with the court clerk. The user may make such filing by fax machine (402-471-8231). In such instances, the user is responsible for service of the document(s) on parties entitled to service pursuant to Rule 3,B. Please select this link to view Rule 2.

NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Burial Benefit To Increase

The burial benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $11,600.00 effective July 1, 2024. 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, 2019 through 2023

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 2019 through 2023, regardless of the year the injury reports were filed (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/statistical-reports).