NWCDN Members regularly post articles and summary judgements in workers’ compensations law in your state.
Select a state from the dropdown menu below to scroll through the state specific archives for updates and opinions on various workers’ compensation laws in your state.
Contact information for NWCDN members is also located on the state specific links in the event you have additional questions or your company is seeking a workers’ compensation lawyer in your state.
Effective
July 1, 2026, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court has increased the
mileage reimbursement rate to 76.0 cents per mile for eligible travel
related to workers’ compensation claims.
This
updated rate applies to travel for:
The
increase reflects the Court's annual adjustment to the mileage reimbursement
rate and is important for injured workers, employers, insurers, and claims
professionals when calculating reimbursable travel expenses.
What This Means
If
an injured employee travels for authorized medical care or vocational
rehabilitation on or after July 1, 2026, mileage should be reimbursed at
$0.76 per mile.
Parties
handling Nebraska workers’ compensation claims should ensure reimbursement
practices and internal systems are updated to reflect the new rate.
Need Assistance?
At
Caswell, Plager & Westerhold, LLC, we help employers, insurers, and
third-party administrators navigate Nebraska workers’ compensation requirements
and stay current with changes affecting claims administration.
If you have questions regarding mileage reimbursement or any other workers’ compensation issue, our team is here to help.