Notice regarding Legislative Bill 630
Effective May 27, 2009, the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act was amended to eliminate court review of certain lump-sum settlements. Legislative Bill 630 provides that in cases where lump-sum settlements are not required to be submitted for approval by the compensation court, a release shall be filed. LB 630 further provides that the release shall be made on a form approved by the compensation court.
A release form has been approved by the Workers' Compensation Court Administrator and is accessible at the link below. The approved form was written in accordance with the language found in LB 630. However, additional provisions or documentation pertaining to the release of liability may be added or attached when the release is filed.
The Clerk of the Court will file the release as submitted, along with any attachments.
A filing fee of $15.00 must be included with the release.
A completed Addendum 3, Personal and Financial Account Information, must be submitted in accordance with NWCC Rule 2,C if the case has not previously been assigned a docket number.
Select this link to view the Release of Liability form.
Select this link to view Legislative Bill 630.
Questions should be directed to the court's Legal section at 1-800-599-5155.