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When the OIC pays for SHIBA volunteers to travel

To qualify for reimbursement for travel from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), your travel must meet all of the following:

  • Your volunteer application process must be completed.
  • Travel requiring pre-approval must be approved before you incur travel expenses.
  • You must travel at least 50 miles one way for overnight travel approval consideration.
  • Your travel must be for SHIBA-related business, such as special training, assisting at an outreach event, or SHIBA volunteer conference.
  • You must first pay for the travel and then turn in your Travel Expense Voucher form (PDF, 30KB) to the OIC for reimbursement.
  • Your travel costs must be less than or equal to the per diem rate (www.ofm.wa.gov)