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BTSSS is an online, self-reporting system that eliminates delays created by paper forms and the kiosks. An updated profile is required to file a claim online and to process previously

submitted kiosk and paper claims. Filing travel claims electronically with BTSSS and using direct deposit result in the fastest payment possible. BENEFITS OF USING BTSSS * Access 24 hours a

day, every day * Fast payments * Direct deposit * Track claims at any time In order to file a travel claim, you'll need to sign in or create an account with either ID.me or Login.gov. 

ALREADY HAVE YOUR LOGIN.GOV OR ID.ME? Get started with BTSS, click HERE.   NOTE: We moved to Login.gov or ID.me for added security on our MyHealtheVet accounts as well. If you need

assistance with  either of them, check out this story with helpful tips: va.gov/sheridan-health-care/stories/tips-for-creating-your-logingov-or-idme-account-for-myhealthevet/  ELIGIBILITY

FOR GENERAL HEALTH CARE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VETERANS As a Veteran, you may be eligible for reimbursement if you meet the requirements listed here. THIS MUST BE TRUE: You’re traveling

for care at a VA health facility or for VA-approved care at a non-VA health facility in your community. AND AT LEAST ONE OF THESE MUST ALSO BE TRUE: * You have a VA disability rating of 30%

or higher, OR * You’re traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition, even if your VA disability rating is less than 30%, OR * You receive a VA pension, OR * You have an income

that’s below the maximum annual VA pension rate, OR * You can’t afford to pay for your travel, as defined by our guidelines, OR * You’re traveling for one of these reasons: A scheduled VA

claim exam (also called a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam), to get a service dog, or for VA-approved transplant care  FOR CAREGIVERS We may pay for transportation and related

lodging and meals for non-Veterans if the person meets any of these requirements. AT LEAST ONE OF THESE MUST BE TRUE: * The person is your family caregiver under the National Caregiver

Program traveling to receive caregiver training or to support your care, OR * The person is your medically required attendant traveling with you to support your care, OR * The person is your

transplant care donor or support person We may also pay for care for an allied beneficiary when the appropriate foreign government agency has authorized their care, or for the beneficiary

of another federal agency when that agency has approved their care. TYPES OF EXPENSES WE REIMBURSE FOR GENERAL HEALTH CARE TRAVEL General health care travel reimbursement covers these

expenses for eligible Veterans and caregivers: * Regular transportation, such as by car, plane, train, bus, taxi, or light rail * Approved meals and lodging expenses WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU

FILE YOUR FIRST CLAIM