Regulatory Compliance

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Nebraska Regulatory Updates 2/6/2023

LB 203 – Provide For a Release of Employee Medical Records As Prescribed Under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary:

This measure requires an employee filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits to provide a patient’s waiver to the compensation insurer, risk management pool, self-insurer, or employer upon the request by the same, allowing its representative to obtain all previous hospital and medical records, including patient information forms, concerning the employee’s previous treatment with any physician, psychologist, or another medical provider. A compensation insurer, risk management pool, self-insurer, or employer shall not be entitled to an employee’s hospital or medical records that pertain to an employee’s previous treatment for sexual abuse, human immunodeficiency virus, reproductive health conditions, or mental health conditions unless seeking benefits for mental health injuries, or alcohol or controlled substance abuse.

Most Recent Update:

1/11/2023 This measure has been referred to the Business and Labor Committee, chaired by Senator Merv Riepe. The sponsor does serve on the committee of referral. The measure is eligible for consideration in the committee of referral. A timeline may be established by the Chair.

LB 191 – Provide For Confidentiality of and Access to Certain Injury Reports Under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary:

This measure provides for the confidentiality of and access to certain workers’ compensation injury reports. A report filed under this measure shall be confidential and not open to public inspection or copying for a period of sixty days after the date of filing, unless the is the employee who is the subject of the report or an attorney or authorized agent of that employee, or is the employer, workers’ compensation insurer, risk management pool, or third-party administrator that is a party to the report or an attorney or authorized agent of such party.

Most Recent Update:

1/11/2023 This measure has been referred to the Business and Labor Committee, chaired by Senator Merv Riepe. The sponsor serves on the committee of referral. The measure is eligible for consideration in the committee of referral. A timeline may be established by the Chair.

LB 272 – Change Provisions Relating to the Date When Compensation Begins Under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary:

This measure changes the dates when workers’ compensation begins from seven to three days, the extended period beginning on the fourth day (instead of the eighth day), except that if such disability continues for two weeks (reduced from six weeks) or longer, compensation shall be computed from the date disability began.

Most Recent Update:

1/10/2023 This measure has been introduced. The measure is eligible for committee referral.

LB 101 – Provide For an Exemption from the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act For Certain Agricultural Operations

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary:

This measure creates an exemption from the workers’ compensation act for agricultural operations. An employer who meets the requirements of this measure shall be exempt if an employer files a waiver with the Director. The director shall develop a waiver in consultation with the Workers’ Compensation Court. This form will be available to the public on the department website no later than 9/1/2023. A properly filed waiver shall be effective for a period of one year from the date of filing. A waiver may be renewed annually in a form and manner prescribed by the director. An employer who is exempt from this measure shall be deemed liable for any injury occurring to an employee as a direct result of performing the duties associated with the job. Any company contracting with the employer shall not be deemed liable for any such injury, and an employee of an employer shall not be considered an employee of that company.

Most Recent Update:

1/10/2023 This measure has been referred to the Business and Labor Committee, chaired by Senator Merv Riepe. The sponsor does not serve on the committee of referral. The measure is eligible for consideration in the committee of referral. A timeline may be established by the Chair.

LB 443 – Change Provisions Relating to Compensation For Total Disability Under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary:

This measure changes provisions for compensation for injuries occurring after the effective date of this act, compensation for total disability shall cease at age (72) seventy-two, except that if an employee is injured after age (67) sixty-seven, compensation for total disability shall cease after (5) five years of such compensation having been paid. Subdivision (1)(b) of this measure shall not apply to a spinal cord injury involving severe paralysis of an arm, a leg, or the trunk, severe brain or closed-head injury as evidenced by severe sensory or motor disturbances, severe communication disturbances, severe complex integrated disturbances of cerebral function, severe episodic neurological disorders, or total or industrial blindness.

Most Recent Update:

1/13/2023 This measure has been introduced. The measure is eligible for committee referral.

LB 380 – Changes to the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act to Provide For Jury Trials and Prohibit Discrimination For Exercise of Rights Under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act

Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)

Summary:

This measure amends existing labor law by establishing a new unlawful employment practice. Specifically, it makes discrimination or retaliation by an employer on the basis of the reporting of a work-related injury or a claim filed with regards to such an injury. It establishes that individuals bringing forth such claims under civil action against a state or local agency have the right to a jury trial. The bill takes effect 3 months after adjournment of the legislative session.

Most Recent Update:

1/17/2023 This measure has been referred to the Business and Labor Committee, chaired by Senator Merv Riepe. The measure is eligible for consideration in the committee of referral. A timeline may be established by the Chair.

Nebraska Services

• Workers’ compensation claims administration
• Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
• Local PPO development and management
• Case management services

Nebraska Resources

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Nebraska Government Website