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Nebraska

Caswell, Plager & Westerhold, LLC

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:

  • Medical treatment related to a compensable workers’ compensation injury.
  • Participation in an approved vocational rehabilitation plan.

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.