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If you're Jane Doe in Nebraska
What Nebraska's crime victim compensation law says, in plain words. Each line links to the exact sentence it comes from.
Crime Victim's Reparations (CVR), run by Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (Nebraska Crime Commission).
Show the law for this line: Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Program pamphlet (English)
Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Program pamphlet (English)NE-S14
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
- $25,000the most you can ask for in totalNeb. Rev. Stat. 81-1823
- 2 yearsto apply, from the date it happenedNeb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(2)(a)
- Police reportthe program asks for one within 5 daysNeb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(1)(b)
- $0what a forensic exam should cost youNeb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)
What the program can pay for
The most the program can pay for all costs together is $25,000.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1823
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1823NE-CAP-1
The most the program will award is $25,000 per applicant per incident.
no compensation shall be awarded under the Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Act from the Victim's Compensation Fund in an amount in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars for each applicant per incident.
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Medical care
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1807(2)(a)and 1 more
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1807(2)(a)NE-MED-1
With the survivor's permission, a health care provider can apply to the program directly for treatment or exam costs from a sexual assault that insurance, Medicaid, the Sexual Assault Payment Program, or another source will not pay.
a health care provider may, with the permission of the victim, apply for reimbursement for health care costs incurred by the provider that are otherwise to be paid for by a victim of sexual assault, domestic assault, or child abuse and for which the provider will not otherwise receive reimbursement from private insurance, the medical assistance program established pursuant to the Medical Assistance Act, the Sexual Assault Payment Program, or any other entity, source, or fund, whether public or private.
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NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of ExpensesNE-COV-1
Medical expenses are covered, including hospital, doctor, dental, prescriptions, and x-rays.
Medical expenses (hospital, doctor, dental, prescriptions, x-rays, etc.)
Counseling
- Counseling or therapy is capped at $5,000, per the program's current web page.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1819(1)and 1 more
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1819(1)NE-COV-2
Expenses reasonably incurred because of the injury are covered, including mental health counseling and care.
Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim, including expenses for mental health counseling and care
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NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of ExpensesNE-CAP-2
Counseling | Therapy (Maximum of $5,000)
Prescriptions
Show the law for this line: NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of Expenses
NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of ExpensesNE-COV-5
Prescriptions are listed as covered medical expenses.
Medical expenses (hospital, doctor, dental, prescriptions, x-rays, etc.)
Dental care
Show the law for this line: NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of Expenses
NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of ExpensesNE-COV-4
Dental and prescription costs are listed as covered medical expenses.
Medical expenses (hospital, doctor, dental, prescriptions, x-rays, etc.)
Lost pay
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1819(2)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1819(2)NE-COV-3
Lost wages and lost future earning capacity from the victim's total or partial incapacity are covered, plus reasonable job retraining.
Loss of wages and future earning capacity as a result of total or partial incapacity of the victim and reasonable expenses of job retraining or similar employment-oriented rehabilitative services for the victim
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Crime scene cleanup
- Crime scene cleanup is capped at $5,000, per the program's current web page.
Show the law for this line: NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of Expenses
NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of ExpensesNE-CAP-3
Crime-scene clean-up (Maximum of $5,000)
Funeral costs
- Funeral expenses are capped at $10,000, per the program's current web page.
Show the law for this line: NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of Expenses
NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Types of ExpensesNE-CAP-4
Funeral expenses (Maximum of $10,000)
What it does not pay for
Lost or damaged property is not covered.
Show the law for this line: NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Limitations
NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, LimitationsNE-EXCL-1
The program does not cover property crime, property loss, property damage or pain and suffering.
Pain and suffering is not paid.
Show the law for this line: NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, Limitations
NCC Crime Victim Reparations page, LimitationsNE-EXCL-2
The program does not cover property crime, property loss, property damage or pain and suffering.
The forensic exam
You should not get a bill for a sexual assault forensic exam.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)NE-EXAM-1
A sexual assault forensic medical exam may not be sent to the survivor or the survivor's insurance for payment.
A report of a forensic medical examination shall not be remitted to the patient or his or her insurance for payment.
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The provider should not bill your insurance for it either.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)NE-EXAM-1
A sexual assault forensic medical exam may not be sent to the survivor or the survivor's insurance for payment.
A report of a forensic medical examination shall not be remitted to the patient or his or her insurance for payment.
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The full out-of-pocket cost that could be charged to a survivor for a sexual assault forensic medical exam is paid from the state's Sexual Assault Payment Program Cash Fund or the Victim's Compensation Fund.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1429.03(1)NE-EXAM-2
The full out-of-pocket cost or expense that may be charged to a sexual assault victim in connection with a forensic medical examination shall be paid from the Sexual Assault Payment Program Cash Fund or the Victim's Compensation Fund.
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Police report
The program asks for a police report. The rules below say when other records can count instead, like a forensic exam or a protective order.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(1)(b)and 1 more
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(1)(b)NE-REP-1
Generally the crime must be reported to police within 5 days, or within 5 days of when a report could reasonably be made.
The personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense which had been reported to the police within five days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within five days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.
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Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(4)NE-REP-2
For sexual assault, the 5-day police report rule does not apply if, before applying, the crime was reported to police at any time, a protection order was obtained, or the victim had a forensic medical exam.
An application submitted by or for a victim of sexual assault, domestic assault, child abuse, or sex trafficking is not subject to the five-day reporting requirement in subsection (1) of this section if, prior to submitting the application the: (a) Applicant or victim has reported such crime to the police; (b) Applicant or victim has obtained a protection order related to such incident or offense; or (c) Victim has presented for a forensic medical exam.
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Generally the crime must be reported to police within 5 days, or within 5 days of when a report could reasonably be made.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(1)(b)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(1)(b)NE-REP-1
The personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense which had been reported to the police within five days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within five days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.
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For sexual assault, the 5-day police report rule does not apply if, before applying, the crime was reported to police at any time, a protection order was obtained, or the victim had a forensic medical exam.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(4)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(4)NE-REP-2
An application submitted by or for a victim of sexual assault, domestic assault, child abuse, or sex trafficking is not subject to the five-day reporting requirement in subsection (1) of this section if, prior to submitting the application the: (a) Applicant or victim has reported such crime to the police; (b) Applicant or victim has obtained a protection order related to such incident or offense; or (c) Victim has presented for a forensic medical exam.
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Deadline to apply
Apply within 2 years of the date it happened.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(2)(a)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1821(2)(a)NE-DEAD-1
A victim who was 19 or older at the time of the injury must apply within 2 years of the injury.
For a victim who was nineteen years of age or older at the time of the personal injury or death, within two years after the date of the personal injury or death
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Keeping your name and address private
Nebraska's Address Confidentiality Program, run by the Secretary of State, gives eligible victims of abuse, sexual assault or stalking a substitute address for state and local agencies and forwards their mail; you apply in person at a designated victim assistance center, not at the Secretary of State's office.
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Program eligibilityNE-ACP-1
To be eligible for ACP, an individual must be (1) a victim of abuse, sexual assault or stalking who fears for his or her safety
By statute, the name of a sexual assault victim in the reparations committee's records when applying for compensation may not be made public. The statute protects the name; it does not say the whole claim file is confidential.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1842
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1842NE-RECORDS-1
The name of any victim of a sexual assault appearing in information or records of the Crime Victim's Reparations Committee when the victim is applying for compensation under the Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Act shall not be made public.
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How to apply
Email ncc.cvr@nebraska.gov
Show the law for this line: Crime Victim Reparations program page, Apply
Crime Victim Reparations program page, ApplyNE-SUBMIT-2
Email the claim application and the supporting documentation requested to ncc.cvr@nebraska.gov.
Submit, along with supporting documentation requested, by email or mailing to: CVR Claim → ncc.cvr@nebraska.gov
Mail Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Program PO Box 94946 Lincoln, NE 68509-4946
Show the law for this line: CVR Claim Application (Oct 2023), cover page
CVR Claim Application (Oct 2023), cover pageNE-SUBMIT-1
Mail the completed, signed application and documentation to the Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Program, PO Box 94946, Lincoln, NE 68509-4946.
Return the completed/signed application and documentation to the below address: Nebraska Crime Victim’s Reparations Program PO Box 94946 Lincoln, NE 68509-4946
Fax 402.471.2837
Show the law for this line: CVR Claim Application (Oct 2023), cover page
CVR Claim Application (Oct 2023), cover pageNE-SUBMIT-3
The application's return-to block also lists the program's fax number, 402.471.2837.
Phone: 402.471.2828 Fax: 402.471.2837
Phone 402-471-2828
Show the law for this line: Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Program pamphlet (English)
Nebraska Crime Victim's Reparations Program pamphlet (English)NE-S14
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
If you need money soon
An emergency award of up to $500 is possible when compensation is probable and waiting would cause undue hardship; it is deducted from the final award.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1820(1)(a)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1820(1)(a)NE-EMER-1
The amount of the emergency compensation shall not exceed five hundred dollars
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Good to know before you apply
Residents and nonresidents who are victims of crimes in Nebraska are treated the same.
Show the law for this line: Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1807(1)
Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1807(1)NE-RES-1
Residents and nonresidents of Nebraska who are victims of crimes committed in Nebraska shall be treated similarly in determining compensation awards under the act.
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The program pays last: awards are reduced by insurance and other payments, except life insurance and social security.
Show the law for this line: 80 Neb. Admin. Code ch. 3, 004
80 Neb. Admin. Code ch. 3, 004NE-COLL-1
Any award will be reduced by the amounts of any payments received or to be received from any contract of insurance or any other source of compensation except life insurance proceeds or social security payments.
The program is the payor of last resort.
Show the law for this line: 80 Neb. Admin. Code ch. 3, 004
80 Neb. Admin. Code ch. 3, 004NE-COLL-2
The Crime Victim's Reparations program is the payor of last resort.
Lost wages are considered only when the victim missed more than 7 consecutive days of work. This applies to wage claims only, not to other expenses.
Show the law for this line: CVR Claim Application (Oct 2023), Section 6
CVR Claim Application (Oct 2023), Section 6NE-WAGE-1
Loss of Wage will only be considered if more than seven (7) consecutive days are missed from work.
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