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Claims approved for payment within this system are designed to use electronic funds transfer (EFT) to your checking/savings account or VA debit card. If your EFT information is not on file with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Financial Management System (FMS) your approved payment may be delayed until the information is provided to process your claim or adjustments are made to allow for temporary payment by check. If you currently receive other benefit payments by EFT from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) your EFT information is not on file with our system unless you have provided it previously to your local VA Medical Center. You can confirm if your EFT information is on file by reviewing your Veteran profile screen. If it is missing please contact your local BT office to update it. They will provide you with the necessary signature forms to have it added.
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When entering claims, please identify the facility responsible for payment as the facility that provided your care or approved your care for care in the community. For example, if you submit a claim for care or services approved at a non-VA facility, you identify the care VA facility that authorized it as facility responsible for payment. In most situations this will be your preferred or home facility. If you receive care at a VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) this location will be available for selection as an associated facility of its larger parent VA Medical Center. You will see it when you select the location of your appointment.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 requires VA to notify you that this information collection is in accordance with the clearance requirements of Section 3507 of this Act. We anticipate the time expended by Individuals who must complete this form will average 10 minutes. This includes the time it will take to read instructions, gather the necessary facts and fill out the form. No person will be penalized for failing to furnish this information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. This information is collected under 38 CFR 70 and is intended to fulfill the need for Veterans and beneficiaries to claim Beneficiary Travel benefits and for VA to determine the individual’s eligibility for the benefit.
Privacy Act Information: VA is asking you to provide the information on this form under 38 U.S.C. Sections 111 to determine your eligibility for Beneficiary Travel benefits and will be used for that purpose. Information you supply may be verified through a computer-matching program. VA may disclose the information that you put on the form as permitted by law; possible disclosures include those described in the “routine use” identified in the VA systems of records 24VA19 Patient Medical Record-VA, published in the Federal Register in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Providing the requested information is voluntary, but if any or all of the requested information is not provided, it may delay or result in denial of your request for benefits. Failure to furnish the information will not have any effect on any other benefits to which you may be entitled. If you provide VA your Social Security Number, VA will use it to administer your VA benefits. VA may also use this information to identify Veterans and persons claiming or receiving VA benefits and their records, and for other purposes authorized or required by law.
Travel Reimbursement
The VA provides eligible Veterans reimbursement for travel to and from VA, or VA authorized non-VA health examination, treatment, or care.
undefined Travel Reimbursement?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is authorized to provide eligible Veterans and other beneficiaries mileage reimbursement, common carrier (plane, train, bus, taxi, light rail etc.), or when medically indicated "special mode" (ambulance, wheelchair van) transport for travel to and from VA, or VA authorized non-VA health examination, treatment, or care.
Veterans qualify for travel benefits if:
- In a receipt of a single or combined service-connected (SC) disability rating of 30 percent or more
- Travel is in connection with care for a SC disability
- In receipt of a VA pension
- Previous calendar year does not exceed maximum VA pension rate
- Projected income for travel year does not exceed maximum VA pension rate
- Travel is for a compensation and pension exam
- Travel is to obtain a service dog
- Travel is related to rehabilitative care as defined in PL 114-223 for Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder, Vision impairment, or Double/Multiple Amputation.
Certain non-Veterans may receive travel at VA expense:
- Allied Beneficiaries if country reimburses VA
- Attendants: When clinically determined by a VA provider that, due to a travel eligible Veteran's mental or physical condition, an attendant is required when the Veteran is traveling to and from VA or VA authorized care.
- Beneficiaries of Other Federal Agencies if Agency reimburses VA
- Donors/Support person: If part of VA transplant care
- Caregivers who are part of the National Caregiver Support Program
The current mileage reimbursement rate is 41.5 cents with a $3.00 deductible for each one-way trip or $6.00 for each round-trip. Upon reaching $18.00 in deductibles or six one-way (three round) trips, whichever occurs first, in a calendar month mileage reimbursement payments for the balance of that month will be free of deductible charges. A waiver of deductibles may be afforded to certain Veterans. To qualify for special mode transportation, a Veteran must meet one of the administrative eligibility criteria; a VA health care provider must determine that a special mode of transport is medically required and be traveling in relation to VA or VA-authorized non-VA care.
Beneficiaries may apply for travel orally or in writing generally at the facility where care was provided however, in some cases there may be an alternate process. For more information, go to the Beneficiary Travel office at the treating facility or see the Program Contact Information below.
If you have questions:
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2023 Guide to VA Travel Reimbursement: What it Entails and How to Apply
Claire Szewczyk Updated: April 27, 2023
Perhaps you require traveling to your compensation and pension (C&P) exam. You may be on your way to pick up a service animal or planning to attend rehabilitative care. Maybe you have recently been assigned a VA disability rating of 30% or more.
Did you know there may be VA travel pay reimbursement available for you? And it’s obtainable for a variety of different circumstances.
What is VA Travel Reimbursement?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is authorized to provide eligible Veterans and other beneficiaries related to those Veterans coverage for:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Common Carrier costs (i.e., plane, train, bus, etc.)
- Medically-necessary transportation (i.e., ambulance)
- Transportation to and from the VA or a non-VA health facility for examinations, treatment, and care
Am I Eligible?
A Veteran is qualified for VA benefits regarding travel expenses if they meet one of the following criteria:
- They have a single or combined service-connected (SC) disability of 30% or more
- Travel is connected with care involving said SC disability
- Receiving VA pension (and they do not exceed the maximum VA pension rate)
- Travel is for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam by a VA health care provider or
- Travel is to obtain a service animal
- Travel is related to rehabilitative care
- Cannot afford travel as defined by VA guidelines
Non-Veterans are qualified for travel benefits if they meet one of the following criteria:
- Allied Beneficiary if the country reimburses for travel costs
- Attendants, when they are deemed necessary due to Veterans’ mental/physical condition
- Beneficiaries of other Federal Agencies, if they reimburse for travel costs
- Donors or Support Persons
- Caregivers who are a part of the National Caregiver Support Program
What is the Current Mileage Reimbursement Rate?
As of 2023, the VA will reimburse round-trip mileage at 41.5 cents per mile if the travel is related to approved healthcare expenses.
What is the VA Travel Reimbursement Monthly Deductible?
The VA requires a small deductible before reimbursing you for travel-related expenses.
The current (2022) deductible is $3 one-way or $6 round-trip, up to $18 per month . If you surpass the $18 deductible, the VA will pay the full cost of your travel for the remainder of the month.
How Do I Apply for a VA Travel Reimbursement Deductible Waiver?
You can apply for the waiver if you cannot afford the required deductible for the VA reimbursement. However, to apply, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- By being low income (below the VA pension income)
- By receiving Pension VA benefits
- By receiving Housebound benefits
- By receiving Aid and Attendance benefits
Note: If you are currently a 100 percent service-connected disability Veteran who is also receiving Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits, you must request a waiver of the deductible.
What Do I Do Before I File My First Claim?
Before filing your first claim, you will want to take a few steps to ensure the process goes smoothly.
- Set up a direct deposit. For the VA to deposit your reimbursement into your bank account, you must set up a direct deposit.
- Keep receipts for all transportation and approved meals, and track your mileage.
- File your claim on time (within 30 days of the appointment or when you become eligible for reimbursement). See the next section to learn how to file a claim online.
How Do I File a Travel Reimbursement Claim Online?
Filing your VA travel reimbursement claim online may seem daunting, but it’s not as hard as it seems. There are a few steps outlined below.
- Set up a direct deposit
If you haven’t already from the previous section, you’ll need to set up a electronic funds transfer (EFT) to receive your reimbursement.
- Sign in to the travel claim portal
There are several different accounts you can use to log in, including:
- My HealtheVet
If you don’t have an account, you can use Login.gov or ID.me to create one and then sign in.
- Go to your Beneficiary Travel Profile
Review your profile and update any information. If you are a caregiver, you will click “Proceed to My Veteran List” and “Select this Veteran.”
- Create a claim
You can do this one of two ways:
- In the “My Appointments” area, in the “Associated Appointments” column, select “Create Claim.”
- Add your expenses and receipts
- Make sure that all of your appointment information is accurate
- Attach any receipts, proof of attendance for non-VA appointments
- Submit the claim
Review the Beneficiary Travel Agreement Notice and mark that you agree. After you submit the claim, you’ll find it in review status. Your bank should receive your payment within 3-5 business days. Remember, you must submit your claim within 30 days of your appointment.
If you need further instructions, the VA has a great guide .
Additional FAQs Regarding Travel Reimbursements
I don’t want to file online. can i file a claim by mail, fax, email, or in person.
Yes! To do this, you must fill out a Veteran/Beneficiary Claim for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses, on the Department of Veterans Affairs website ( VA Form 10-3542 ) and submit it by mail, email, or fax or visit a VA Facility.
I am traveling with another Veteran or using a free transportation service. Am I still eligible for reimbursement?
You are eligible if you can meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You’re the owner of the vehicle used to travel to the appointment
- You share a vehicle (i.e., a taxi) with other Veterans and pay for yourself
- You pay another Veteran to take you to the appointment
You will need to provide documentation of your expenses. Eligible veterans will be covered for these fees.
What if I need Transport by ambulance, wheelchair van, or other specially equipped van?
These types of transport to a VA health facility or approved non-VA clinic are covered as a special mode transportation reimbursement. You must meet the eligibility requirements listed above, but you can be eligible for this benefit.
What happens after I file my Claim?
The VA will deposit your reimbursement through electronic funds transfer (EFT) to your bank, unless you have decided to make other payment arrangements.
If I have further questions, who can I contact?
Call your VA health facility’s Beneficiary Travel contact .
Call BTSSS toll-free call center at 855-574-7292 (TTY: 711)
You can also learn more about Veteran Disability Benefits through our website as well as VA federal government websites.
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Veteran Travel Reimbursement Headaches Prompt VA to Pursue New Options for Claims Filing, Processing
Elizabeth Oomps, wife of retired Marine Maj. Lloyd Oomps, accompanied her husband to a medical appointment Nov. 7 at the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Cambridge, Maryland, 96 miles from the couple's home in picturesque Onancock, Virginia.
Immediately following the visit, she popped a paper travel claim into the facility's depository and waited for the reimbursement. When it hadn't come by Dec. 29, she struggled with the VA's online travel reimbursement system to attempt to refile the claim, and when that didn't work, made a few phone calls.
That's when she learned that her husband would not get reimbursed for gas and mileage, because the electronic claim wasn't submitted within 30 days of his appointment.
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"I didn't know about the 30 days," Elizabeth Oomps said in an email last month to Military.com. "This is SO UNFAIR, and even [though] I have tried EVERYTHING to show that we didn't know about the 30 days, they will not pay the mileage."
Between the end of a pandemic-era flexibility for veterans to submit travel claims at any time, the challenges posed by the VA's app-based travel claims system for some veterans, and the removal of filing kiosks that relied on an older system from medical facilities, veterans continue to have trouble filing travel reimbursement claims, with some simply giving up and paying out of pocket.
Military.com has received dozens of complaints over travel reimbursement claims. Iraq War Army veteran Crystal Miller, who works as a veterans service officer, told Military.com she had surgery in March 2023 and tried multiple times to input appointments into the electronic system. But since the locations she attended -- a mobile site and a non-VA neurosurgeon -- weren't in the system, it didn't work.
"I got paid for none of them. I actually just cried at the hoops they expect veterans to jump through to get their mileage reimbursement," Miller said in an email.
The Veterans Health Administration rolled out the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System, or BTSSS, in November 2020 to replace a long-standing system accessible through stand-alone kiosks at VA medical facilities or by submitting paper claims.
The system, developed by Liberty IT Solutions, now part of Booz Allen Hamilton, was designed to solve claims automatically, without human involvement, at least 90% of the time and was to be used by veterans without them requiring assistance at least 80% of the time.
But a VA OIG review published last year found that just 17% of claims filed from February 2021 through July 2022 were automatically adjudicated, "well short of ... the goal of 90%."
And it found that veterans and staff were having difficulties using the system. The OIG calculated that veterans used the web-based portal for only about 49% of total claims and said travel employees had implemented workarounds to deal with the new program or used the old system to approve claims.
In response to the watchdog's report, the VA decided to integrate a claims filing system into the patient check-in process and announced it would develop a program that will let staff more efficiently handle paper claims.
Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal said Monday during a press conference that the VA also is taking a top-down look at travel reimbursements to make the system more user-friendly and provide different options for filing claims, a process that will take "a couple of months."
"I've been hearing a lot about this, and we just have to make this process easier. Right now, it is not easy enough for too many veterans to be able to file a claim on time and get reimbursement," Elnahal said.
Currently, the VA has several ways to submit claims and accelerate payments. In addition to the BTSSS, veterans can use the VA.gov app when they check in for their medical appointments -- a system put in place by the end of last year.
And it has piloted a modified claims kiosk system based on another app, called VetLink, at the Charleston, South Carolina, VA Medical Center. That system will be tested in more locations this year, at select sites in South Carolina, Kansas City and the Southwest, according to VA spokeswoman Gina Jackson.
"Both of these enhancements offer direct integration with BTSSS, streamlining the claims submission process for the veteran and allowing the opportunity for the claim to be automatically adjudicated," Jackson said in an email.
Veterans also are able to file paper claims at their local VA medical centers, although Oomps found that process to be less than reliable.
"Even though I can prove (and VA does not dispute) that I drove my husband to this appointment, he would NOT BE PAID due to having entered the date into the labyrinthine and arcane website that I could not access until December after an expired 30-day limitation," Oomps said.
According to the VA, the department suspended what was a 30-day deadline for filing VA travel reimbursement claims at the start of the pandemic -- an allowance that ended on June 9, 2023, following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The VA announced that change, along with five other impacts on VA services and benefits, in a news release in May 2023 . It is unclear whether VA medical centers notified patients directly or whether veterans received any message on the change.
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General health care travel reimbursement covers these expenses for eligible Veterans and caregivers: Regular transportation, such as by car, plane, train, bus, taxi, or light rail. Approved meals and lodging expenses. You can file a claim online through the Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS).
Create a claim. You can do this in either of these 2 ways: Go to the "My Appointments" area. In the "Associated Appointments" column, select Create Claim for the appointment you're claiming travel pay for. Or go to the "My Claims" area. Select Create. Then select Create a Claim for the appointment you're claiming travel pay for.
If you provide VA your Social Security Number, VA will use it to administer your VA benefits. VA may also use this information to identify Veterans and persons claiming or receiving VA benefits and their records, and for other purposes authorized or required by law. Respondent burden: 10 minutes. OMB Control : 2900-0798.
Mileage reimbursement rate. We currently pay 41.5 cents ($0.415) per mile for approved, health-related travel. We use Bing Maps to calculate your mileage, based on the fastest and shortest route from your home to the closest VA or authorized non-VA health facility that can provide the care you need. This distance is often called "door to door ...
Many things can make you eligible for travel pay. You can find the requirements here. How can I get help with my claim? Call your VA health facility's Beneficiary Travel contact: Find the travel contact for your facility or call our BTSSS toll-free call center at 855-574-7292 . We're here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Veteran travel 101: Applying for travel reimbursement - VA News. You may be eligible for travel reimbursement if you pay expenses to and from your appointment. Learn if you're eligible and how to file a claim.
March 15, 2023. VA's Beneficiary Travel Program launches a new 24/7 online portal to submit travel reimbursement claims. Since November 2, 2020, Veterans, caregivers, and beneficiaries who are eligible for reimbursement of mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments can now enter claims in the new Beneficiary ...
Here are step-by-step directions on how to apply for your travel pay reimbursements: Visit the AccessVA website. Then, select 'I am a Veteran.'. Select the 'Veteran Travel Claim Entry' button. Select the green 'Access VA' button. Then, select the 'Sign in with Login.gov' button or another sign-in option. A pop-up box will appear.
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA (Bedford VA) (518) Travel Assistant: 781-687-2505: Robyn Hubert: 781-687-2522: VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System (631) Traci Farnum: ... Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (438) BT Office: 605-373-4196: Ryan Haldeman: 605-336-3230 ext. 7065: St. Cloud VA Health Care System (656) Samuel Hooper ...
The new Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System simplifies the current claim submission process for beneficiaries and ensures timely processing and payment of travel reimbursements. Use the BTSSS to: Submit claims online 24/7, 365 days a year. Track the status of submitted claims. Reduce processing time for submitted claims.
Logging into BTSSS is easy with any of these three methods -- credentials for ID.me, My HealtheVet, or a Level 2 DS-Logon account. Call the Ralph H. Johnson VA Beneficiary Travel Department at 843-577-5011 x207313 for more information. To set up direct deposit, call 843-577-5011 x207452. For additional help, you can call the Beneficiary Travel ...
Eligible Veterans and caregivers can now file reimbursement claims for travel related to medical appointments from a PC, tablet or smart phone. Check out VA's Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System.
File a claim for general health care travel reimbursement online. General health care travel reimbursement covers these expenses for eligible Veterans and caregivers: Regular transportation, such as by car, plane, train, bus, taxi, or light rail. Approved meals and lodging expenses. You can file a claim online through the Beneficiary Travel ...
VA rolls out simplified travel reimbursement system for Veterans, beneficiaries - VA News. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is rolling out a new system in July for Veterans and eligible beneficiaries to submit and track transportation reimbursement claims using VA's secure web-based portal, Access VA.
The VA provides eligible Veterans reimbursement for travel to and from VA, or VA authorized non-VA health examination, treatment, or care. 1-877-222-8387. ... For more information, go to the Beneficiary Travel office at the treating facility or see the Program Contact Information below. Apply for Veteran Travel Reimbursement.
That means if you travel a round trip of 20 miles to reach your VA appointments, you would be reimbursed $2.30 ($8.30 for a 20-mile round trip, minus the $6 deductible). However, these deductibles ...
VA's Beneficiary Travel Program launches a new 24/7 online portal to submit travel reimbursement claims. Friday, March 5, 2021. Veterans, caregivers, and beneficiaries who are eligible for reimbursement of mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments can now enter claims in the new Beneficiary Travel Self ...
The VA requires a small deductible before reimbursing you for travel-related expenses. The current (2022) deductible is $3 one-way or $6 round-trip, up to $18 per month. If you surpass the $18 deductible, the VA will pay the full cost of your travel for the remainder of the month.
Veterans eligible for VA travel pay reimbursement may use the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) designed to help Veterans submit claims for mileage reimbursement and other travel related expenses. BTSSS offers fast payment and direct deposit, 24/7 access to submit or track travel claims, and more all online.
An online travel reimbursement system implemented by the Veterans Health Administration in 2020 has caused headaches for veterans used to filing claims through kiosks at VA medical facilities.
1. Go to the AccessVA website at https://access.va.gov from a computer or mobile device. - The page will ask you to select a category. If you are an eligible Veteran, select I am a Veteran. Caregivers will also select I am a Veteran. - Click on the Veteran Travel Claim Entry. 2. Sign in to the travel claim entry portal.
According to the VA, the department suspended what was a 30-day deadline for filing VA travel reimbursement claims at the start of the pandemic -- an allowance that ended on June 9, 2023 ...