This bill increases the amount of money veterans can get back for traveling to medical appointments. It also makes sure they receive this money quickly, which helps them manage their travel costs better.
Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act of 2025 or the DRIVE Act of 2025This bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate available to beneficiaries for travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. Specifically, the bill makes the reimbursement rate for such travel equal to or greater than the mileage reimbursement rate for government employees using private vehicles when no government vehicle is available. The bill also requires the VA to ensure that an allowance based on mileage is paid not later than 90 days after the request is properly submitted to the VA.
1. This bill raises the mileage reimbursement rate for veterans traveling for health care. 2. The new rate will match or exceed what government employees receive for travel. 3. Veterans will receive their mileage payments within 90 days of submitting a request. 4. The bill aims to make travel for medical appointments more affordable for veterans. 5. It ensures timely processing of travel reimbursements for veterans.
Veterans who travel for health care services will benefit from this bill.