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LB1011

Proposed Changes to Nebraska Workers' Compensation Benefits

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM

In one sentence

This bill proposed updating the rules for how much money injured workers receive based on their wages and specific body parts lost, but it was not passed into law.

Sets total disability pay at two-thirds of an employee's weekly wage, with limits set by other state laws.
Limits partial disability payments to a maximum of 300 weeks after any period of total disability is subtracted.
Lists specific payment amounts for losing body parts like fingers, toes, hands, arms, feet, legs, eyes, ears, or noses.
States that the loss of two matching body parts in one accident counts as total and permanent disability.
Allows a court to calculate loss of earning capacity if standard payments do not cover at least 30% lost income.

The bill was indefinitely postponed, so these changes did not become law.
Exact dollar limits depend on other sections of the state code referenced in this text.
The final amount for partial loss depends on a court's decision if parties cannot agree.

Plain language

Total disability: When an employee cannot work at all due to their injury.
Partial disability: When an employee can still do some work but earns less than before the injury.
Scheduled member injury: A specific list of body parts that have set payment amounts if lost or damaged.

Official record

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Change provisions relating to compensation for temporary disability under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act

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