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C. Other Occupational Injury-Related Benefits
Travel Refunds
When the city authorizes you to travel to a healthcare provider or job training appointment, you can be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.
You will be reimbursed for all miles traveled for:
- An independent medical examination or other examination scheduled by the city.
- Vocational services
- Vocational retraining
If you must travel more than 15 miles from home (one way) for an authorized trip to get treatment or for the fitting of a prosthetic device, you will be reimbursed for all mileage except the first 15 miles from your home and the last 15 miles of your return trip.
Out-of-pocket expenses for approved travel can include mileage, food, and lodging. They will be reimbursed at rates set by L&I. These rates may be less than your actual cost. You can also be reimbursed for other transportation costs, such as parking or bridge or ferry tolls. Receipts may be required.
To ensure you receive reimbursement, make sure the city pre-approves your travel. Contact the City in advance to request pre-approval and to find out what documentation they need in order to process your request for reimbursement. You must send your request for reimbursement to the city within one year of the trip and clearly indicate the date, destination, and reason for the travel.
Property Damage Refunds
In some cases, your benefits may cover the cost of personal property damaged or lost because of a workplace injury. The same is true if those items are damaged or lost because of emergency treatment offered on the scene. Receipts for repair or replacement of articles are required. Copies of receipts and your request for reimbursement should be sent to the city or the city’s representative.
Motor Vehicle Modification
The costs of modifying a motor vehicle may be covered for workers suffering amputation or paralysis. Dollar limits apply. The modification must be necessary to meet the worker’s need for safe transportation. Any vehicle modifications must be pre-approved by the city or their representative.
Home Modification
The costs of modifying a home may be covered for workers suffering catastrophic injuries. Dollar limits apply. Some examples of catastrophic injuries are brain injury, paralysis, loss of arm(s) or leg(s), and severe or progressive lung or heart disease. The modifications must be necessary to meet the worker’s needs for safety, mobility, or activities of daily living. Any home modifications must be pre-approved by the city or their representative.