The Veteran’s monthly transportation allowance may not exceed one-half of the subsistence allowance of a single Veteran in full-time institutional training, unless extraordinary arrangements, such as transportation by ambulance, are necessary to enable a Veteran to pursue a rehabilitation program.
How much does the VA pay for mileage reimbursement?
Mileage reimbursement rate We currently pay 41.5 cents ($0.415) per mile for approved, health-related travel. We use Bing Maps to calculate your mileage, based on the fastest and shortest route from your home to the closest VA or authorized non-VA health facility that can provide the care you need.
How do I qualify for VA travel pay?
Am I eligible for this benefit as a Veteran?
- Have a VA disability rating of 30% or higher, or.
- Are traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition, even if your VA disability rating is less than 30%, or.
- Receive a VA pension, or.
- Have an income that’s below the maximum annual VA pension rate, or.
Will the VA pay for my move?
It is official. VA Vocational Rehab does pay for moving in certain situations, and here they are. VA will pay for a veteran to move. You might have to get creative with how to justify some of your expenses, but to say VA flatly does not pay for a move is a lie.
How long is the VA Move program?
19-week
program in a 19-week guided program. To learn more about the MOVE! resources (handouts and videos), please check out our MOVE! Website at
Do you get travel time and mileage reimbursement?
The travel time and the expense reimbursement both apply in this example. The time you spent driving can be compensated if you drove during your normal scheduled hours. Mileage reimbursement should be due to you if you drove your own vehicle for gas and wear and tear.
Why is there a 50 mile rule for travel nurses?
The 50 mile rule is not just imposed by travel nursing agencies; it’s also imposed by some hospitals that utilize travelers. There are several reasons for the policy. First, it serves as a potential safeguard for agencies in case they are audited.
Do you get reimbursed for travel away from home?
However, you may be eligible for reimbursement through this rule under the DOL “Travel that keeps an employee away from home overnight is travel away from home. Travel away from home is clearly work time when it cuts across the employee’s workday.
What kind of rehabilitation does MidMichigan Health offer?
The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma. Our rehabilitation program was designed by experienced rehabilitation experts.
