Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Publishes New Maximum Benefit Rate
The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has released the new maximum weekly income benefit cap under § 48-121.01. For all work-related injuries and illnesses occurring after January 1, 2019, the maximum compensation rate will be $855.00. This amount equals 100 percent of the state average weekly wage as determined by the Administrator of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. The state average weekly wage is set according to a statutory formula. The minimum weekly compensation rate remains unchanged at $49.00 per week.
The previous maximum weekly income benefit levels will continue to apply to work related injuries occurring prior to January 1, 2019. For more information about compensation rates under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act, please contact Jenna Christensen at jchristensen@baylorevnen.com or 402-475-1075.
Maximum and Minimum Compensation Rates for 2008-2019
| Date of Accident | Maximum Rate | Minimum Rate |
| Jan. 1, 2008 – Dec. 31, 2008 | 644.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2009 – Dec. 31, 2009 | 671.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2010 | 691.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2011 – Dec. 31, 2011 | 698.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2012 | 710.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2013 | 728.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2014 | 747.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 31, 2015 | 761.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2016 – Dec. 31, 2016 | 785.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2017 – Dec. 31, 2017 | 817.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2018 – Dec. 31, 2018 | 831.00 | 49.00 |
| Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2019 | 855.00 | 49.00 |