For home health aides

Mileage receipts for home health aides

Patient visits, pharmacy and grocery on behalf of patient.

Aides cover 3-5 patients per shift. Trips between them and to the pharmacy are deductible.

Common pains

• Between-patient travel — Cumulative passes 400 km/month.
• Pharmacy on behalf of patient — Professional trip.
• Grocery by prescription — Patient shopping.

Best practices

• Use patient code — HIPAA/LGPD.
• Log pharmacy separately — Professional trip.
• Separate personal from professional — Shift odometer.

Frequently asked questions

Does pharmacy count?

Yes, on behalf of patient.

Grocery?

Yes, part of care.

Personal mix?

Odometer separates.

Aides who document recover up to US$ 8,500/year.