Labor Department Seeks Comments on Medical Travel Refund Forms
Published Date: 6/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info from workers who ask for travel refunds for medical visits. They’re checking to make sure the forms for mileage and other expenses are easy to use and don’t waste your time or money. If you have thoughts, speak up by August 17, 2026, so they can keep things running smoothly for everyone who needs these refunds.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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You must use OWCP-957 forms
If you want OWCP to reimburse travel for covered medical care under FECA, BLBA, or EEOICPA, you must submit the OWCP Medical Travel Refund Request—Mileage (OWCP-957A) or the Medical Travel Refund Request—Expenses (OWCP-957B). The collection (OMB Control No. 1240-0037) covers 564,388 respondents and 1,128,776 responses with 56,438.80 annual burden hours and $1,896,343.68 in annual respondent cost; for BLBA claims the physician’s signature is required on the form.
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