Posted on May 3, 2017

Can you receive Per Diem for an elective medical procedure covered by the military?

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I have a referral to Andrew's AFB to get Lasik eye surgery. For the surgery, since I'm not stationed near there, I have to stay on lodging during and after the surgery. Does anyone know if I'm entitled to Per Diem while I'm down there? Any references I can show the budget office here since no one has done this in this unit yet?

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SGT Jim Arnold

Posted 8 y ago

I was on active duty in 94 they told me to report to FT bliss (was stationed @ YPG) they paid travel expenses. I would pose this question to your unit finance clerk

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LtCol Robert Quinter

Posted 8 y ago

If you are active duty and have a referral for treatment the Army should cut you travel orders to accomplish same. If all else fails, call the medical facility at andrews and ask for the reference.

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