NY Board Sets New Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The New York Workers' Compensation Board has issued a bulletin advising of a change in rate of reimbursement to claimants for travel by automobile. Dated January 27, 2003, the new rate supersedes Subject No. 150-18.1 dated January 11, 2002 and sets the mileage reimbursement rate at 36 cents per mile. "In those instances where claimants are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses, carriers and self-insurers will allow claimants reimbursement for travel in accordance with this rate," the bulletin states.The new rate reflects a decrease of half a cent from last year's rate.Source: ...