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Medical mileage reimbursement calculator
You're entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel to medical treatment, medical-legal (QME/AME) appointments and the pharmacy for a work injury. The DWC rate is 72.5¢ per mile for travel from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2026 and 76¢ per mile for travel on or after July 1, 2026, plus parking, bridge tolls and transit.
Medical mileage reimbursement estimator
How to get paid
- Keep a log: date, from and to addresses, round-trip miles, parking and toll receipts.
- Fill out the DWC medical mileage expense form.
- Send it to the claims administrator with receipts, and keep a copy.
The rate follows the IRS business mileage rate under Labor Code §4600 and Government Code §19820, and applies by date of travel, regardless of your date of injury. Earlier rates: 70¢ (2025), 67¢ (2024).
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Sources
- DWC: Workers' compensation benefits and current rates (2026 table)
- DIR news release 2026-02: mileage rate 72.5 cents from Jan. 1, 2026
- DWC medical mileage expense form (PDF)
- California Labor Code §4600 (medical treatment and travel)
Official sources checked November 2026. Laws and rates change; check the source for the latest version.