California Department of Industrial Relations
07/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/23/2026 15:51
DWC increases mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses
NEWSLINE
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has announced that the mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses has increased by 3.5 cents to 76 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2026.
The new rate must be paid for travel on or after July 1, 2026, regardless of the date of injury. Labor Code section 4600, Government Code section 19820 and the California Department of Human Resources regulations establish the mileage reimbursement rate for medical and medical-legal travel and tie it to the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
IRS bulletin IR-2026-29 , issued July 13, 2026, announced the rate increase. The updated mileage reimbursement form is available on DWC's website.
The California Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Workers' Compensation monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims and provides administrative and judicial services to help resolve disputes related to claims for workers' compensation benefits.
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