Nebraska Workers' Comp Benefits — TTD, PPD & Medical Coverage

Nebraska workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers §48-101.

If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at 66.67% of average weekly wage, subject to statutory maximum §48-121. TTD continues until employee returns to work or reaches mmi; subject to review.

Yes; scheduled benefits for specific body members; whole body impairment for unscheduled injuries §48-121. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive widow(er) with no children: 66.67% of average weekly wage; widow(er) with children: 60% (55% if the children do not live with the widow(er)) plus 15% for each child; children with no widow(er): 66.67% for one child plus 15% for each additional child; each actually dependent parent, brother, sister, grandparent or grandchild: 25%; total benefits to all beneficiaries are subject to aggregate and weekly maximum limits set by statute — confirm the current limits with a lawyer §48-122.01; §48-122.03.

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employee may select a physician who maintained the medical records of, and has a documented pre-injury history of treating, the employee or an immediate family member; if the employer fails to give the required notice of this right, or compensability is denied, the employee may select a physician; if the employee fails to select after proper notice, the employer selects the physician §48-120.

Treating physician determines MMI; triggers permanency evaluation and potential settlement. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.