Section 8 AAC 55.045 - Reimbursement for medical transportation and lodging expenses(a) This section applies to medical transportation and lodging expenses paid by the injured commercial fisherman who is receiving or has received medical treatment. All reimbursement requests must be substantiated by payment receipts,(b) Transportation expenses include (1) reimbursement for mileage, at a rate for the use of a private automobile equal to the Internal Revenue Service standard mileage rate for reimbursement of travel expenses on the given date if the usage is related to the medical examination or treatment;(2) the actual fare for public transportation, if reasonably incident to the medical examination or treatment; and(3) ambulance service or other special means of transportation if substantiated by competent medical evidence.(c) It is the responsibility of the injured commercial fisherman to use the most reasonable and efficient means of transportation under the circumstances.(d) Lodging expenses include a reasonable amount for lodging purchased when obtaining necessary medical treatment and related to the medical examination or treatment.Eff. 8/23/2023, Register 247, October 2023Authority:AS 23.35.050
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