Maximum Weekly Benefit Increasing 7.5%

The maximum weekly benefit is increasing 7.5% for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after Jan. 1, the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court announced. The maximum weekly income benefit will increase to $983 from $914, the court announced. The minimum weekly benefit will be unchanged at $49. Previous maximum benefit rates will continue to apply to injuries and illnesses occurring during their effective dates. A chart showing maximum and minimum weekly benefits over time is available here. ...