Notice regarding new Release of Liability option and new Release of Liability form

A new option to file a Release of Liability for workers’ compensation claims becomes available effective August 28, 2021 following the passage of Legislative Bill (LB) 256, approved by Governor Ricketts on May 21, 2021. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has developed a new pleading form to be filed for this purpose. Read the news release (https://www.wcc.ne.gov/home/court-news/2021-6-news).

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER: May 25, 2021 Administrative Order rescinded; mask guidance provided for appearances in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

 Select this link to read the Administrative Order issued 08/11/2021.

• The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court will follow and comply with the terms of the Administrative Order of the Supreme Court of Nebraska dated August 9, 2021.
• Individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may appear in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court without a face covering (cloth mask or plastic shield) and individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are asked to wear a face covering when appearing in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court for any in-person proceeding. During an in-person trial or in-person legal proceeding, the attorney or self-represented litigant asking questions of a witness and the witness who is testifying are permitted to remove their face covering while asking questions or testifying.
• The Administrative Order of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court dated May 25, 2021 is rescinded.

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.wcc.ne.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/drg-reporting).