301-13.1-13.1 Conditions of payment for additional travel expenses for special needs.#
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and 5 U.S.C. 3102, an agency will pay additional travel expenses when necessary to reasonably accommodate a special physical need that is clearly visible and discernible; or substantiated in writing by a competent medical authority. Agencies should authorize and administer the payment to reasonably accommodate employee(s) with special needs.
301-13.2-13.2 Allowable additional travel expenses for special needs.#
The agency approving official may pay expenses deemed necessary by the agency to reasonably accommodate a special need, including:
(a)Transportation and per diem expenses for an immediate family member or attendant required to accompany the employee;
(b)Specialized transportation to, from, and at the temporary duty location;
(c)Specialized services from a common carrier to accommodate the special need;
(d)Baggage handling costs directly resulting from the special need;
(e)Renting and transporting a wheelchair;
(f)Other than coach class accommodations to accommodate the special need; and
(g)Services of an attendant when necessary to accommodate the special need. Note 1 to paragraph (g): For limits on attendant payments beyond travel expenses, refer to 5 U.S.C. 3102 and guidance available at https://www.opm.gov/FAQs.
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