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Big Changes To Georgia Workers Compensation Mileage Law

My last blog discussed the changes in an injured workers’ medical benefits as of July 1, 2013.  Other changes will affect the injured worker as well.  One positive change is the workers’ compensation mileage reimbursement benefit.  An injured worker has a right to be paid a mileage expense for his or her trips to and from authorized treatment providers.  This expense includes mileage to and from authorized doctors, physical therapy, diagnostic testing centers, etc.