Nebraska LB522 amends workers' compensation benefits, adjusting weekly income benefits for inflation and changing the start date for compensation.

Nebraska LB522 modifies the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act by implementing cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to weekly income benefits lasting over twelve months starting in 2026. The COLA percentage is determined by the greater of one percent or the change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Additionally, the bill changes the start date for compensation from the fourth to the seventh calendar day of disability. The bill also repeals the original sections and replaces them with new provisions.

Nebraska LB522 amends workers' compensation benefits, adjusting weekly income benefits for inflation and changing the start date for compensation.

Nebraska LB522 modifies the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act by implementing cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) to weekly income benefits lasting over twelve months starting in 2026. The COLA percentage is determined by the greater of one percent or the change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Additionally, the bill changes the start date for compensation from the fourth to the seventh calendar day of disability. The bill also repeals the original sections and replaces them with new provisions.