Section 39-71-704(1) (d), MCA, directs WC Insurers to reimburse workers for reasonable travel expenses pursuant to rates allowed for state employees. When determining the reimbursement, please refer to 39-71-704(1), MCA and ARM 24.29.1409.
Section 39-71-704(1) (d), MCA, directs WC Insurers to reimburse workers for reasonable travel expenses pursuant to rates allowed for state employees. When determining the reimbursement, please refer to 39-71-704(1), MCA and ARM 24.29.1409.
MEAL PER DIEM:
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In-State Meal Allowance Rates |
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04/11/2023 |
07/01/2019 - 04/10/2023 |
12/07/2007-06/03/2019 |
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Morning Meal |
$8.25 |
$7.50 |
$5.00 |
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Midday Meal |
$9.25 |
$8.50 |
$6.00 |
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Evening Meal |
$16.00 |
$14.50 |
$12.00 |
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Total: |
$33.50 |
$30.50 |
$23.00 |
| Out-of-State Meal Allowance Rates | |||
| Effective 10/01/24 | Effective 10/01/21 - 10/01/24 | Effective 10/01/18 - 09/30/21 | |
| Morning Meal 12:01am - 10:00am |
$16.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Midday Meal 10:01am – 3:00pm |
$19.00 | $15.00 | $14.00 |
| Evening Meal 3:01pm - midnight |
$28.00 | $26.00 | $23.00 |
| Total: | $68.00 | $54.00 | $50.00 |
LODGING RATES EFFECTIVE 10/01/2023:
In-State Lodging. Effective 10/01/2023, the standard federal lodging rate will be $107 per night, plus tax.
The table below shows the rates for the State of Montana high-cost areas listed on the federal GSA website. The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $107 should be used for that entire county.
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Primary Destination |
County |
Maximum Lodging Rate |
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Standard Rate |
All other counties not listed |
$107 |
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Big Sky/West Yellowstone/Bozeman- High Cost |
Gallatin/Park |
Oct 1 - May 30 = $171 |
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Helena - High Cost |
Lewis and Clark |
$122 |
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Missoula |
Missoula |
Oct 1 – May 30 = $126 |
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Kalispell/Whitefish |
Flathead |
Oct 1 – June 30 = $132 July 1 – Aug 31 = $243 Sept 1 – Sept 30 = $132 |
To find the rate for a particular Montana city, visit the General Services Administration website at: GSA Per Diem Rates
Out-of-state lodging. The $107 per night rate, plus tax, also applies to out-of-state lodging unless the city is in a high-cost area. The out-of-state high-cost areas are available on the federal GSA website. If the city is not listed on this table but the county is, the lodging rate listed applies to the entire county. If neither the city nor the county in which the city is located are listed, then the federal standard rate of $107 should be used for that area. To find the GSA website go to: GSA Per Diem Rates
If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g. with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes you to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses.
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Rates for mileage reimbursement, both In-State and Out-of-State |
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Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
Effective |
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Personal automobile - Up to 999 miles/month |
$0.67 |
$0.655 |
$0.625 |
$0.585 |
$0.56 |
$0.575 |
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Personal automobile - 1000 or more miles/month |
$0.65 |
$0.625 |
$0.595 |
$0.555 |
$0.53 |
$0.545 |
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Private airplane (per nautical mile) |
$1.76 |
$1.31 |
$1.25 |
$1.17 |
$1.12 |
$1.15 |
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