One of the ways you can be compensated in a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim is by being reimbursed for your travel expenses to and from your medical appointments. Whether you are able to get yourself to your appointments or need special transportation you are entitled to reimbursement.
The following travel expenses are reimbursable as part of your claim:
- Ambulance transport
- Taxi rides
- Mileage for a private vehicle
In the case of being eligible for mileage reimbursement the employer should reimburse using the the federal mileage reimbursement rate, as determined by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). In this case, you are responsible for keeping track of your mileage to and from your appointments, the date and times of your appointments and the location of your appointment.
Once treatment is completed you will need to send a copy of your records to your employer who is then required to write you a check for your mileage accrued within a “reasonable period of time.”
An experienced and board certified workers’ compensation attorney can help you navigate your claim and ensure that your long term interests are being protected. If you’ve been injured on the job contact our office for immediate help.
