If you’ve suffered a work-related injury in Missouri, you may already know that workers’ compensation covers medical expenses. But what about the costs of traveling to and from your medical appointments? Many injured workers don’t realize they may be entitled to mileage reimbursement for necessary medical treatment.
At Cantor Injury Law, we fight to ensure injured workers receive every benefit they’re entitled to, including reimbursement for travel expenses related to medical care. If your employer or their insurance company is refusing to cover your mileage, here’s what you need to know about Missouri’s workers’ comp mileage reimbursement rules.
Missouri Workers’ Comp Mileage Reimbursement: What the Law Says
Missouri law clearly outlines when and how an injured worker is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses related to medical care.
Missouri Revised Statute Section 287.140.1 states that an employer must advance or reimburse “necessary and reasonable expenses” when an injured worker is required to travel outside their local or metropolitan area to receive medical treatment.
Additionally, there is a clear upper limit on travel reimbursement:
- The maximum reimbursable distance is 250 miles each way from the worker’s place of employment to the place of treatment.
These rules are not open to interpretation—Missouri’s strict construction rule for workers’ compensation cases means that these guidelines must be applied exactly as written. (See Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 287.800 (2010)).
Bottom Line: If you must travel for medical treatment and your trip does not exceed 250 miles each way, your employer is required to reimburse your travel expenses.
What If Your Employer Refuses to Reimburse Your Travel Expenses?
Unfortunately, many injured workers are misled by their employer or workers’ compensation insurance providers who claim that mileage reimbursement isn’t covered—even when the law clearly states otherwise. Don’t let them take advantage of you.
You may be experiencing unfair treatment if:
- Your employer refuses to pay for legitimate travel expenses.
- The insurance company claims you don’t qualify for reimbursement under workers’ comp.
- You are being forced to see a doctor far from your home without being reimbursed for travel.
- Your employer is delaying or ignoring your reimbursement requests.
If any of these apply to you, it’s time to get an experienced workers’ compensation attorney involved.
Cantor Injury Law Will Fight for Your Workers’ Comp Rights
At Cantor Injury Law, we hold employers and insurance companies accountable for following Missouri law. If you are being unfairly denied mileage reimbursement, we can:
- Ensure your claim is filed correctly and demand full reimbursement.
- Challenge illegal denials from your employer or their insurance company.
- File a formal claim with the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation if needed.
No Fee Unless We Win! – We don’t charge any upfront fees, and you owe us nothing unless we recover for you.
Get the Compensation You Deserve
Missouri law provides clear protections for injured workers—including reimbursement for necessary travel expenses related to medical care. If you feel you are being misled, denied compensation, or treated unfairly, don’t wait.
📞 Call Cantor Injury Law today at (314) 628-9999 for a free consultation, and let us fight to ensure you receive every dollar you’re entitled to.
