Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey and Census Data for 2021

News releases regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Nebraska Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Nebraska Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2021 are now available. For more information, please visit our website to view the 2021 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.

Nebraska EDI Claims Release 3.1, Version 1.5, EDI Requirement Tables Available

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Claims Release 3.1 tables have been updated with changes identified as Version 1.5. Select this link to view the related news release on our EDI website. This website also contains other recent Nebraska workers’ compensation EDI claims news and updates (https://nwccedi.info/news).

Career Opportunity: Vocational Rehabilitation Legal Assistant [UPDATE: This position has closed]

The closing date for this position is February 21, 2023 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

New E-Filing and Pleading Format Requirements in Effect for Filings Submitted to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

Mandatory E-Filing of all pleadings filed by Nebraska attorneys in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court (NWCC) as well as new accessibility requirements for the format of all pleadings became effective January 25, 2023. Select this link to read the news release.

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 2, 3, 8, 13, 14, 26, 42, 45, 47, 63 and Addendum 2 were adopted at a public meeting on December 29, 2022. Non-adjudicatory Rules 42, 45, 47, 63 and Addendum 2 became effective December 29, 2022. Amendments to Rule 26 became effective January 1, 2023. Adopted amendments to adjudicatory Rules 2, 3, 8, 13, and 14 became effective January 25, 2023, following review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Decisions and Orders search capability expanded

The Decisions and Orders dtSearch-based web application can now be used to search all Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court decisions and orders going back as far as 1992. Previously, this application could only deliver 10 years' worth of search results. Some 30 years' worth of information are currently available, comprising more than 43,000 electronic files.

The reconfiguration of this web application and associated file mapping upgrade was made possible as part of the court's modernization project. As an added benefit, the application now delivers faster performance in returning search results.

Career Opportunity: Accounting and Personnel Assistant [UPDATE: This position has closed]

Position closing date is January 23, 2023 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities). 

Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court adopts mandatory E-Filing for Nebraska attorneys

The Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court adopted amendments to Rule 2, Filings, to require Nebraska attorneys to E-File all pleadings in 2023. This amendment will become effective upon review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court.

NEWS RELEASE: Change in mileage reimbursement rate

Effective January 1, 2023, the mileage rate will become 65.5 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/2023-1-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).

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, 2023.

Rule amendments adopted at December 29, 2022 public meeting

Amendments to Rules 2, 3, 8, 13, 14, 26, 42, 45, 47, 63 and Addendum 2 were adopted at a public meeting on December 29, 2022. Non-adjudicatory Rules 42, 45, 47, 63 and Addendum 2 became effective December 29, 2022. Amendments to Rule 26 are effective January 1, 2023. Adopted amendments to adjudicatory Rules 2, 3, 8, 13, and 14 will become effective only upon review and approval by the Nebraska Supreme Court. (https://www.newcc.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings).

2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports for Nebraska

The 2021 Nebraska Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Nebraska Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries are now available (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/bureau-of-labor-statistics-reports).

Public Hearing and Public Meeting: December 29, 2022

The Notice, Agenda, and Proposed Amended Rules for a December 29, 2022 public hearing and public meeting are available for viewing or downloading (https://www.newcc.gov/home/public-hearings-and-public-meetings). 

Career Opportunity: Workers' Compensation Auditor [UPDATE: This position has closed]

Update: This position has closed. 

Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2022

Our 80th Annual Report features activities of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court in Fiscal Year 2022 (https://www.newcc.gov/resources/court-forms-and-publications/annual-reports).

NEWS RELEASE: Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Maximum Weekly Income Benefit To Increase

Effective January 1, 2023, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,029.00. This amount applies to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2023 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/court-news/2022-6-news).

Career Opportunity: Data Collection and Research Analyst / Lead [UPDATE: This position has closed.]

The closing date for this position is November 1, 2022 (https://www.newcc.gov/home/career-opportunities).

NEWS RELEASE: Jill Gradwohl Schroeder Receives IAIABC President’s Award

Jill Gradwohl Schroeder, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Administrator, received the Frances Perkins Award as part of the President’s Awards ceremony at the 108th convention of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) in September. See related news release.

NEWS RELEASE: Mandatory E-Filing coming to the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court is moving to mandatory E-Filing for all pleadings filed by Nebraska attorneys in 2023. See related news release.

Decision Summaries, FY 2022

Summaries of Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Decisions on Workers’ Compensation Cases for Fiscal Year 2022 are available on our website (https://www.newcc.gov/service-providers/attorneys/appellate-court-decisions).