OWCP Form 957 Travel Reimbursement Tutorial - Podcast #61

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Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Fill Out and Submit OWCP Form 957 for Travel Reimbursement

If you’re a federal employee or a worker covered under programs like the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), Black Lung Benefits Act, or the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), you may be eligible to get reimbursed for travel expenses related to medical treatment for a work-related injury or illness. The key to unlocking this benefit is the OWCP-957 form, also known as the Medical Travel Refund Request. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to fill out and submit this form accurately to ensure you get reimbursed without unnecessary delays.

Step 1: Understand When to Use the OWCP-957

Before you start, confirm that your travel qualifies for reimbursement. The OWCP-957 is for travel expenses tied to medical care for an accepted work-related condition—think doctor visits, pharmacy trips, or approved treatments. You can claim up to three trips per form, and all requests must be submitted within one year of the expense. If your travel exceeds 200 miles round-trip, you’ll need pre-approval from your OWCP Medical Benefits Examiner, so keep that in mind. There are two different 957 forms for the process of filing for medical travel reimbursement.

OWCP-957A - Medical Travel Refund Request – Mileage

OWCP-957B - Medical Travel Refund Request – Expenses

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