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Our university lifted travel restrictions on May 25 and for the most part it has been smooth reentry. We have had some minor issues with international travel & exit requirements. That being said, I was wondering if your institutions are allowing for the cost of re-entry to the United States COVID-19 testing and integrated into your travel and expense policies? I’m specifically interested in learning if your university plans to cover the cost for faculty/staff travel as an allowable expense?
Thank you,
Sabrina Kronk
Vanderbilt University
Posted : 15/07/2021 8:37 am
Sabrina,
I can't speak specifically to re-entry testing but UNC has been reimbursing required testing in conjunction with International Travel. As an example, I know at one point in time (and it may still be in effect) that the UK was requiring a test upon entry and a follow-up test after 10 days. We reimbursed for both since the business travel could not have occurred without them.
Thanks,
Rebecca
Posted : 15/07/2021 8:52 am
Hi Sabrina,
We will cover the cost, but first the traveler needs to provide documentation of non-coverage by their insurer. Here's some language from our draft policy:
Before a traveler seeks reimbursement from the University for travel medicine or testing, the traveler should exhaust reimbursement options through their existing health insurance coverage and provide documentation of non-coverage by their health insurance provider.
I hope that's helpful!
Sally
Posted : 15/07/2021 9:01 am
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@RebeccaSpanos and @SallyParsons - thank you so much - this is incredibly helpful information.
Posted : 15/07/2021 9:21 am
Michigan State University has not set policy but reimburses on a case by case basis if the traveler requests such.
Posted : 15/07/2021 9:55 am
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