Public Hearing and Public Meeting: December 30, 2024

The notice, agenda, and draft proposed amended rules for a December 30, 2024 public hearing and public meeting are available for viewing or downloading (https://www.newcc.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings). This web page also includes a link to view a live video stream of the public hearing and public meeting on the day of the events.

Nebraska Supreme Court adopts amendments to Nebraska Court Rules of Discovery in Civil Cases

On November 13, 2024, the Nebraska Supreme Court adopted rule amendments to Neb. Ct. R. Disc. § 6-326 through § 6-337 governing discovery. The adopted amendments are effective January 1, 2025 for all Nebraska trial courts, including the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court. The specific amendments to these rules can be reviewed on the Nebraska Supreme Court website (https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/rule_amendments/6-326to6-337andCommentsAmds.pdf).

Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey and Census Data for 2022

News releases regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Nebraska Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Nebraska Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2022 are now available. For more information, please visit our website to view the 2022 BLS injury survey and fatality census data for Nebraska. Any employer selected to report data for the BLS injury survey and fatality census may contact us with questions. General questions from the public are also welcomed.

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).

NEWS RELEASE: Judge Brynne Holsten Puhl sworn in to serve on the bench of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

Judge Brynne Holsten Puhl was sworn in on May 21, 2024 to serve on the bench of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. Judge Riko E. Bishop administered the oath of office.

Select this link to view the news release.

Career Opportunity: Chief Technology Manager [UPDATE: Position Closed]

This position will close on 06-04-2024; applications will be accepted until midnight 06-03-2024. (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

NEWS RELEASE: Brynne Holsten Puhl to be sworn in as Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court judge [UPDATE: Event video stream available]

The swearing-in ceremony of Brynne Holsten Puhl as a judge of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court will take place at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place in the Warner (East) Chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol, located off the Rotunda on the 2nd Floor, 1445 K St., Lincoln, Neb. A reception for the new judge will take place following the ceremony at the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100, Lincoln, Neb.

Select this link to view the news release.

Select this link to view the event's live video stream, provided by Nebraska Public Media.

New Judge Appointed to Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

Gov. Jim Pillen today appointed Brynne Holsten Puhl to serve on the bench of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. This appointment fills a vacancy resulting from the recent retirement of Judge James R. Coe. 

Select this link to view Governor Pillen’s news release.

NOTICE: Mail addressed to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s old PO Box to be returned to sender

LINCOLN, Neb. — Effective July 1, 2024, the United States Postal Service will no longer forward mail addressed to our decommissioned Post Office Box. To avoid having mail returned unsent, please refer to our June 12, 2023 news release.

Career Opportunity: Accounting and Personnel Assistant [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is April 22, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

Career Opportunity: Accounting Assistant / Data Collection and Research Analyst [UPDATE: Position Reopened]

This position will remain open until filled (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

Career Opportunity: Digital Records Legal Assistant [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is April 8, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

Career Opportunity: Judicial Assistant [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is March 25, 2024 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

Career Opportunity: Data Collection and Research Analyst / Lead [UPDATE: Position Closed]

 This position is closed (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

NEWS RELEASE: Judge Coe to retire after more than 35 years with the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

Judge James R. Coe will be retiring on April 15, 2024 after serving more than 35 years on the bench of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. The court extends its appreciation and thanks to Judge Coe for his many years of dedicated service. 

Select this link to read the news release.

Career Opportunity: Workers’ Compensation Auditor [UPDATE: Position Closed]

This position will remain open until filled (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

Rules of Procedure, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court’s revised Rules of Procedure are now available (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/rules-of-procedure).

Amendments to Rules 26 and 47, and Addendum 2 were adopted at a December 28, 2023 public meeting. Amendments to Rule 47 and Addendum 2 became effective December 28, 2023. Amendments to Rule 26 became effective January 1, 2024. Adopted amendments to adjudicatory Rules 5, 13, 14, and 15 were adopted at the same public meeting and became effective January 24, 2024, following review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court.

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

Schedules of Fees for Medical Services, Inpatient Hospital Diagnostic Related Group (DRG), and Inpatient Hospital Trauma Services may be downloaded from the Fee Schedules section of the court’s website (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/medical-providers/fee-schedules). These schedules are effective January 1, 2024.

NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective January 1, 2024, the mileage rate will become 67.0 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/2024-01-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).