WorkersCompensation.com's CompNewsNetwork: NE WC Maximum Income Benefit Increases

NE WC Maximum Income Benefit Increases
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compnewsnetwork on 03 November, 2009 12:47:00
 
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.