tarting July 1, 2026, California injured workers are entitled to **76 cents per mile** for qualifying medical travel—up from 72.5 cents.

The date you were injured does not matter. The date you traveled controls the rate:

* January 1 through June 30, 2026: **72.5 cents per mile**
* July 1, 2026 and later: **76 cents per mile**

You can generally claim mileage for trips to:

* Your treating doctor
* Physical therapy
* MRIs, X-rays and other testing
* Specialists
* The pharmacy
* QME or AME examinations

You may also be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable parking fees, bridge tolls and public transportation expenses.

A few practical tips:

1. Track the full round-trip mileage.
2. Make sure the dates match your actual medical appointments.
3. Keep parking and toll receipts.
4. Send the form to the insurance company—not the WCAB.
5. Keep a copy and proof that you submitted it.

This money can add up quickly, particularly for workers attending physical therapy several times per week or traveling long distances for a QME.

The insurance company may never remind you to submit mileage. That does not mean you are not owed it.

Submit your mileage!!!! IT ADDS UP! Especially, with how insane our Gas prices are.

\- Goodluck out there.

FIshmango

California Workers’ Comp Mileage Reimbursement Is Now 76 Cents Per Mile