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).

NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective July 1, 2026, the mileage rate has increased to 76.0 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/2025-06-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).

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Holiday Closing

The court will be closed for business on Friday, July 3. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Injury Report Confidentiality Changes

Access to some information on workers’ compensation injury reports for certain parties will change due to confidentiality requirements that become effective July 18, 2026. Select this link to read the news release.

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Holiday Closing

The court will be closed for business on Friday, June 19. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22.

Career Opportunity: Judicial Assistant [UPDATE: Position Closed]

End Date: June 29, 2026 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Burial Benefit To Increase

The burial benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $12,200.00 effective July 1, 2026. 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. 

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Holiday Closing

The court will be closed for business on Monday, May 25. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

Statistical Report, 2021 through 2025

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 2021 through 2025, regardless of the year the injury reports were filed (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/statistical-reports).

Inaugural 2026 Dan Jewell Workers’ Compensation Trial Institute

The Nebraska State Bar Foundation is hosting the inaugural 2026 Dan Jewell Workers’ Compensation Trial Institute on June 19, 2026 at the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE.*

Named after the late attorney Dan Jewell, the program aims to help Nebraska lawyers with limited workers’ compensation experience enhance their litigation and advocacy skills.

• Select this link to read more about this event
  
• Select this link to apply to attend

Application deadline is May 1, 2026 — APPLY TODAY!

*This event is a Nebraska State Bar Association / Nebraska State Bar Foundation production and is not officially sponsored by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court.

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Holiday Closing

The court will be closed for business on Friday, April 24. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27.