NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective January 1, 2020, the mileage rate will become 57.5 cents per mile for travel to seek medical treatment or while participating in an approved vocational rehabilitation plan. This conforms to the reimbursement rate paid to State of Nebraska employees. See related news release (https://www.wcc.ne.gov/service-providers/attorneys/benefit-rates/mileage-rate-news-release).

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

The Schedules of Fees for Inpatient Hospital Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) and Inpatient Hospital Trauma Services may be downloaded from the Fee Schedules section of the our website (https://www.wcc.ne.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/fee-schedules). Both schedules are effective January 1, 2020.

Clerk’s Office fax service as been restored

Technical issues regarding the fax number for the Clerk of the Court have been resolved. Pleadings or other documents to be filed with the Clerk of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court can be faxed to 402-471-8231 as usual.

Clerk’s Office fax temporarily offline

The Clerk’s Office fax (402-471-8231) is temporarily offline. Until the technical issues are resolved, please eFile or hand-deliver pleadings or other documents to be filed with the Clerk of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court.

Schedule of Fees for Medical Services

The Schedule of Fees for Medical Services may be downloaded from the Fee Schedules section of our website (https://www.wcc.ne.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/fee-schedules). The Schedules of Fees for Inpatient Hospital Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) and Inpatient Hospital Trauma Services will be posted within the next week. All three fee schedules are effective January 1, 2020.

Rule amendments adopted at December 18, 2019 public meeting

Amendments to Rules 2, 26, 29, 30, 47, and Addenda 2 and 3 were adopted at a public meeting on December 18, 2019. Non-adjudicatory Rules 26, 29, 30, 47, and Addenda 2 and 3 became effective December 17, 2020. Adopted amendments to adjudicatory Rule 2 will become effective only upon review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court. (https://www.wcc.ne.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings)

Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2019

Our 77th Annual Report features activities of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court in Fiscal Year 2019 (https://www.wcc.ne.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/annual-reports).