NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective July 1, 2026, the mileage rate has increased to 76.0 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/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).

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Holiday Closing

The court will be closed for business on Friday, July 3. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Injury Report Confidentiality Changes

Access to some information on workers’ compensation injury reports for certain parties will change due to confidentiality requirements that become effective July 18, 2026. Select this link to read the news release.