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NE WC Maximum Income Benefit Increases

02 November, 2009 11:47:00 compnewsnetwork
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Lincoln, NE (CompNewsNetwork) - Effective January 1, 2010, the maximum weekly income benefit under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act will increase. This amount applies to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2010. This amount equals 100 percent of the state average weekly wage as determined by the Administrator of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court. The maximum is set according to a statutory formula.

The previous maximum weekly income benefit levels will continue to apply to work-related injuries and illnesses occurring during their effective dates.

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