Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay
December 24, 2024 - The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is announcing the increase of the mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses by 3 cents to 70.0 cents per mile effective January 1, 2025.
This rate must be paid for travel on or after January 1, 2025, regardless of the date of injury. Labor Code Section 4600, in conjunction with Government Code Section 19820 and the California Department of Human Resources regulations, establishes the rate payable for mileage reimbursement for medical and medical-legal expenses and ties it to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
IRS bulletin Number IR-2024-312, dated December 19, 2024, announced the rate increase. The updated mileage reimbursement form is posted on the DWC website.
The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency
Source: California Department of Industrial Relations
