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).