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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 May 2017 13:43:30 -0400

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?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2017 2:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:18:09 -0400

You should get travel reimbursement.

There's this: http://www.redstone.amedd.army.mil/page/Travel.aspx
TRICARE link: https://tricare.mil/travelreimbursement

Other articles: https://www.army.mil/article/118710/Travel_tips__reimbursement_reminders_for_medical_travel
Hopefully that helps.

Travel.aspx

Response by SGT Jim Arnold made May 3 at 2017 3:27 PM

SGT Jim Arnold — Wed, 03 May 2017 15:27:22 -0400

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

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made May 3 at 2017 9:46 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Wed, 03 May 2017 21:46:10 -0400

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.