Travel and property reimbursement.
	Travel costs more than 10 miles one‑way from your home may be reimbursed under some circumstances when pre‑approved by your claim manager for: Treatment for your accepted condition. An independent medical examination requested by your claim manager. Approved vocational activities. Personal property lost or damaged during an industrial accident may be reimbursed in some cases. Coverage is limited to: Prescription eye glasses or contacts. Clothing. Shoes or boots. Personal protective equipment.
Questions workers have: How am I reimbursed for travel expenses? Use the Travel Reimbursement Request form. Your request must be made within one year of the trip and must indicate the date, destination and reason for travel. Do I need to keep my receipts? Yes. Receipts are required for all expenses except parking expenses under $10. For travel please use the Travel Reimbursement Request form. What if my employer is a large self-insured company? Please request reimbursement from the employer or their third-party administrator. You may be reimbursed for damaged personal property. Eligible items may include: eye glasses, contacts, hearing aids and prosthetics. Send repair or replacement receipts to your claim manager. What if I live or move out of state? You may have to travel a greater distance to receive care for your claim. If so, we may pay for your travel costs. You won't be paid if your claim manager doesn't pre‑approve your travel. Thinking of Moving Out of Washington? (28 KB PDF). Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window). When does L&I or your self-insured employer pay for travel costs for treatment? Travel costs for health care treatment related to the accepted conditions in the claim may be reimbursed under certain circumstances (all 3 must be met): Travel is more than 10 miles, one way from your home AND No other provider of the same type is available closer to your home AND Your claim manager has pre-authorized the travel. How much does L&I or your self-insured employer pay for travel reimbursement? L&I or your self-insured employer reimburses injured worker travel costs at current Washington state reimbursement rate. See the Domestic Per Diem Rates (www.gsa.gov). Does L&I or my self-insured employer pay for travel costs for independent medical exams (IME)? You may have to return to Washington for an independent medical examination. If needed, L&I or your self-insured employer will pay for your transportation, lodging, meals, and wage replacement for lost wages to attend the exam. Does L&I or your self-insured employer pay for travel for vocational services? If approved in your vocational plan, travel costs may be reimbursed.