Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Deductible Amounts in the Beneficiary Travel Program

Summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate for the Beneficiary Travel Program, effective November 17, 2008. The new rate is 41.5 cents per mile, up from 28.5 cents, with a monthly cap of $46.62.