NEBRASKA’S MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT RATE TO INCREASE TO $1,166.00

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has announced that the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $1,166.00 for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2026.

The previous maximum rate of $1,130.00 is still applicable to injuries and illnesses that occurred on or between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Nebraska’s minimum weekly benefit rate of $49.00 remains unchanged.

If you have questions about the new maximum weekly benefit rate or the rate that is applicable to your specific case, please call Paul Barta or Mikayla Hoffmann at 402-475-1075.