Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 17 - Industrial Commission
Rule 17.01.01 - ADMINISTRATIVE RULES UNDER THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW
Section 17.01.01.405 - RULE GOVERNING REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Mileage Rate. If Claimant has access to, and is able to operate, a vehicle for transportation covered by Sections 72-432(13) or 72-433(3), Idaho Code, employer shall reimburse Claimant at the mileage rate then allowed by the State Board of Examiners for State employees. Such rate shall be published annually by the Industrial Commission, together with the average state wage for the upcoming period. All such miles shall be reimbursed, with fractions of a mile greater than one-half (1/2) mile rounded to the next higher mile and fractions of a mile below one-half (1/2) mile disregarded. (3-23-22)
02. Commercial Transportation. If Claimant has no vehicle, or has access to a vehicle and is reasonably unable to utilize the vehicle for transportation covered by Sections 72-432(13) or 72-433(3), Idaho Code, Claimant's employer shall reimburse Claimant the actual cost of commercial transportation as evidenced by actual receipts. Notwithstanding the above provision, no Claimant shall be eligible for reimbursement of the actual cost of commercial transportation where such Claimant is unable to operate a motor vehicle due to the revocation or suspension of driving privileges because Claimant was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (3-23-22)
03. Request for Reimbursement. It shall be Claimant's responsibility to submit a travel reimbursement request to the employer. Such request shall be made on a form substantially the same as Industrial Commission Form IC 432(1), posted on the Commission's website. The Claimant must attach to the form a copy of a bill or receipt showing that the visit occurred. The employer shall furnish the Claimant with copies of this form. (3-23-22)
04. Frequency of Requests. Claimant shall not request transportation reimbursement more frequently than once every thirty (30) days. However, notwithstanding this provision, should a Claimant request transportation reimbursement more frequently than every thirty (30) days, employer need not issue more than one reimbursement check in any thirty-day (30) period. (3-23-22)
