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Jul 23, 2026
IRS Announces Midyear Increase in Medical Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2026-29, in which Announcement 2026-11 reported an increase in the standard medical mileage rate for the final six months of 2026. Effective July 1, 2026, the new rate is 23.5 cents per mile for the remainder of 2026. The medical mileage rate for January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 remains 20.5 cents per mile.
Mileage to and from a medical service is an eligible expense under Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (HCFSA). Simply use the Mileage Worksheet (PDF) to log miles to and from your doctor, dentist, pharmacy, or other health care provider. When you are ready to submit a claim, sign the bottom of the Mileage Worksheet to certify the expense, and submit the worksheet along with your completed HCFSA claim form (PDF).
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