ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER / NEWS RELEASE: Trials and Evidentiary Hearings in April; Video Trial / Hearing Tips

Please select this link to view an NWCC administrative order and news release regarding Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court (NWCC) trials and evidentiary hearings in April and video trial / hearing tips.

New Cause and Nature of Injury Codes for COVID-19 Pandemic

A new Cause of Injury Code (DN0037) — 83 for “Pandemic” and a new Nature of Injury Code (DN0035) — 83 for “COVID-19” were approved recently by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Organizations (WCIO) and recommended by the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC).

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court (NWCC) will be ready to accept the new codes effective April 1, 2020, in accordance with Neb.Rev.Stat § 48-144 and Workers’ Comp. Ct. R. of Proc. 29 and 30. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) requirement tables updated with the new codes constitute the form and manner and include the content prescribed and approved by the NWCC court administrator.

For more information, please visit our EDI website (https://nwccedi.info/news).

NEWS RELEASE: A message from our Presiding Judge

Please select this link to view a message from our Presiding Judge regarding the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Supreme Court issues administrative order regarding novel coronavirus and COVID-19 disease

Select this link to view the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s News Release.

Select this link to view the Nebraska Supreme Court’s Administrative Order.

During this time, please eFile with the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court as much as possible. Please contact us for assistance in setting up eFiling at 402-471-6468 or 800-599-5155 (toll free). The Clerk's Office is willing to provide training or other assistance to anyone who needs it.

Career Opportunity: Assistant Clerk [Update: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position has been extended to March 16, 2020.

New audience-oriented website format

Our website has been reorganized for use by different audiences. Workers, employers, and others can find their information in one or two clicks. Most “bookmarked” links to our website will no longer work. We hope the new format will help offset this issue. Future content updates should not impact your bookmarks. We welcome your feedback about the website.

Career Opportunity: Assistant Clerk [Update: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is March 9, 2020.