Guide to the Workers Comp Mileage Reimbursement 2021

Injured Workers in California are entitled to medical reimbursements for mileage incurred in the course and scope of their medical treatment. Further, Injured Workers are entitled to mileage attending their deposition. Additionally, Injured Workers are entitled to mileage reimbursement for attending Qualified Medical Evaluations and Agreed Medical Evaluations.

This article will discuss the 2021 Medical Mileage Reimbursement Rate.

What is the Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2021?

The medical mileage rate for 2021 is now $.56 per mile

What Does The Rate Change Mean? 

The new rate means that, regardless of your date of injury, if you incur reimbursable mileage during the year 2021, you will receive $.56 per mile.

What About Mileage Reimbursements For Prior Years? Are They Going to Be Paid at That Rate?

Reimbursement Rates are determined by the date that you incurred the mileage. Therefore, if you incurred mileage reimbursements for 2020, you should use the 2020 date of injury rate.

What Are The Rates for Some of the Prior Years?

2020– $.575

2019 – $.58

2018 – $.545

2017 – $.535

2016 – $.54

2015 – $.575

What Mileage Is to Be Reimbursed? 

Per the DIR, “[i]f you have to travel to get treatment for your work injury, you are entitled to re-payment of your travel costs. The mileage rate is 56 cents ($.56) per mile. Mileage for reasonable travel to the pharmacy, parking, bridge tolls, public transportation, and other travel-related costs are also included.”

You need to submit them to the carrier that is adjusting your claim. If you would like the form that you can use, click on the link below.

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/I&A_mileageForm.pdf

The DIR also recommends that you should attach receipts. If your travel costs are not paid within 60 days, you should contact the carrier or your attorney to see if there is a problem.

Am I to Be Reimbursed for Attending a WCAB Hearing? 

No. You cannot be reimbursed for mileage and parking costs to attend a workers’ compensation hearing.

Am I to Be Reimbursed for Attending My Deposition? 

Yes. You can be reimbursed for mileage and parking to attend your deposition.

If My Claim is Denied, Am I Entitled to Reimbursement? 

No. You are not entitled to reimbursement when your claim for medical treatment is denied. You are entitled to reimbursement for your deposition or Medical Evaluation by an Agreed Medical Examiner or Qualified Medical Examiner. Defense Attorney Law Firms or the Carrier frequently issue payment before these appointments. Should your claim later be accepted, you should submit your mileage for reimbursement.

What if I Need Advice?

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