How much travel time is allowed to and from a worker's comp appointment?

• A. 15 minutes
• B. 60 minutes
• C. 30 minutes
• D. 45 minutes

Answer: (C)

Travel time allowances are meant to cover a reasonable trip to obtain medical care related to a workers’ compensation claim. In this context, the standard limit is thirty minutes for the round trip to and from the appointment. This cap recognizes that most people can reach a nearby provider within a half-hour, while preventing travel from becoming an excessive reimbursable expense. If an appointment requires more time, the employee should seek authorization for additional time or arrange care at a closer facility or via telehealth. The other options fall outside this typical, reasonable range: they’re either too short to cover a normal trip or extend beyond what’s commonly considered reasonable practice.