NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective January 1, 2026, the mileage rate will become 72.5 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/2025-06-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).

Recently Adopted Rule Amendments

Amendments to Rules 9, 10, 12, 14, 21, 26, 32, 47 and Addendum 2 were adopted at a public meeting on December 30, 2025. A revised Schedule of Fees for Medical Services was also adopted. 

• Amendments to non-adjudicatory Rules 32 and 47 are effective December 30, 2025. Amendments to non-adjudicatory Rule 26 and the Schedule of Fees for Medical Services are effective January 1, 2026. Select this link to view the adopted non-adjudicatory rules.
• Amendments to adjudicatory Rules 9, 10, 12, 14, and 21 will become effective only upon review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court. 

Career Opportunity: Regulatory Programs Assistant [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is January 11, 2026 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities). 

Career Opportunity: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist [UPDATE: Position Closed]

The closing date for this position is January 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (https://www.newcc.ne.gov/home/career-opportunities).

Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court Holiday Closing Dates

The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court will be closed for business on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 24 through the holiday weekend; reopening at 8 a.m. Monday, December 29. Please refer to the Nebraska Judicial Branch announcement dated December 19, 2025 for more information. 
• Thursday, January 1, 2026; reopening at 8 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026.

NEWS RELEASE: New Court Administrator and General Counsel Named for Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court

As part of its planned transition in leadership, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court welcomes a new Court Administrator, Lorra T. O’Banion, and a new General Counsel, Laura J. Plicanic, effective December 15, 2025 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/court-news/2025-05-news).

Public Hearing and Public Meeting: December 30, 2025

The notice, agenda, and draft proposed amended rules for a December 30, 2025 public hearing and public meeting are available for viewing or downloading (https://www.newcc.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings).