Beneficiary Travel Benefits
Beneficiary Travel BenefitsIf you meet the criteria below, you may be eligible for mileage reimbursement or special mode transport in association with obtaining VA health care services.
Milage RatesGeneral Travel$0.415 (41.5 cents) per mile Scheduled appointments qualify for round-trip mileage. Unscheduled visits may be limited to return mileage only Deductible (effective January 9, 2009)$3.00 one-way ($6.00 round trip) Deductible requirement is subject to a monthly cap of $18.00. Upon reaching $18.00 in deductibles or 6 one-way (3 round) trips, whichever comes first, travel payments made for the balance of that particular month will be free of deductible chargesWaiver of DeductibleA waiver of the deductible will be provided if you are eligible for travel and you:
For detailed information visit the following links for VA National Income Thresholds and Pension income thresholds.
Additional InformationFurther information can be found in Beneficiary Travel Frequently Asked Questions. |