DWC Posts Updated Mileage Reimbursement Form

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday posted an updated mileage reimbursement form for injured workers who have to travel for treatment in 2021. The reimbursement rate for travel to medical and medical-legal exams will decrease to 56 cents per mile, effective Jan. 1. The rate for travel in 2020 is 57.5 cents per mile. Reimbursement rates are based on the date of travel, not the date of injury. The travel reimbursement rate for injured workers is tied to the standard mileage rate adopted by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS on Dec. 22 announced the rate decrea...