NEBRASKA’S MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT RATE TO INCREASE TO $983.00

by | Nov 19, 2021

For work-related injuries and illnesses that occur on or after January 1, 2022 the new maximum weekly benefit rate under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act will increase to $983.00.

The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court announced the change on November 17, 2021. The new rate equates to 100 percent of the state wide average weekly wage, rounded to the nearest dollar. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-121.01 and 48-121.02.

The previous maximum rate of $918.00 is still applicable to injuries and illnesses that occurred on or between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. 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 Micah Hawker-Boehnke at 402-475-1075.

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