What is covered.
- Mileage to and from appointments for your accepted conditions — doctor, specialist, hospital, lab, pharmacy.
- Reimbursed at the federal mileage rate, paid by check from the Department of Labor.
- Past trips count. You can claim travel you already took, not just future trips.
How to file it yourself.
- Download form OWCP-957 from dol.gov.
- Log your trips: date, destination, purpose, miles (or attach receipts for parking and tolls).
- Submit it to DEEOIC — the Department of Labor office that runs your card. They mail you a check.
You do not need an agency, a representative, or anyone’s permission to do this. It is your money.
Travel is one of five commonly missed White Card benefits →
Common questions.
Do pharmacy runs count?
Yes — trips to pick up medications for an accepted condition are reimbursable like any covered medical travel.
How far back can I claim?
You can claim past trips. Gather what dates and destinations you can document and submit them; the DOL determines what it pays.
How do I get reimbursed for travel under the White Card?
File form OWCP-957 with DEEOIC: log the date, destination, purpose, and miles for each trip related to an accepted condition. Past trips can be claimed.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, DEEOIC. General information; the Department of Labor determines reimbursement.