Monday, February 12, 2018

Mileage Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2018

Effective January 1, 2018, the Workers’ Compensation mileage reimbursement rate increased from $.535 to $.545 per mile.  The mileage reimbursement rate, as determined by Rule 4.1310, is for mileage traveled for medical treatment, to attend an employer’s independent medical examination or attend a vocational rehabilitation meeting.  The rate is the rate that is in effect for classified state employees.

Per the changes to the Rules in 2015, you can no longer deduct the mileage traveled to/from work from the reimbursable mileage.

The Department of Labor's Mileage and Meal Reimbursement table is now updated with the 2018 information.  The table can be found at: http://labor.vermont.gov/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Mileage-and-Meals-Reimbursement-Rates.pdf