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How are the KM compensations calculated for third-party vehicles under the IV? Please refer to the circular.

March 14, 2025

Liability and Insurance Law

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The kilometer allowances of the disability insurance (IV) for the use of foreign vehicles are regulated as follows: For travel by private car, the IV usually reimburses 45 cents per kilometer (Art. 51 Abs. 1 IVG in conjunction with svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 4). For the use of passenger cars that have been loaned by the IV or for which the IV provides amortization contributions, the IV reimburses 30 cents per kilometer (up to 20 km per day) or 25 cents per kilometer (over 20 km per day) (ahv-iv.ch/p/4.05.d). You can find the circular under the following link: (ahv-iv.ch/p/4.05.d).

Sources

Federal Act of June 19, 1959 on Disability Insurance (IVG) > Part 1: The Insurance > Chapter 3: The Benefits > G. Various Provisions > Travel Costs

Art. 51 Para. 1 IVG

1 The travel costs necessary for the implementation of integration measures within the country are reimbursed to the insured.

Art. 51 Para. 2 IVG

2 In exceptional cases, contributions to travel costs abroad may be granted. The Federal Council determines the detailed conditions.

Federal Act of June 19, 1959 on Disability Insurance (IVG) > Part 1: The Insurance > Chapter 3: The Benefits > G. Various Provisions > Travel Costs

Art. 51 Para. 1 IVG

1 The travel costs necessary for the implementation of integration measures within the country are reimbursed to the insured.

Art. 51 Para. 2 IVG

2 In exceptional cases, contributions to travel costs abroad may be granted. The Federal Council determines the detailed conditions.

Travel Costs of IV - SVA Zurich

svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 4

Public Transportation: The IV basically only covers the costs for public transportation (2nd class). Other means of transport: If someone has to use another means of transport due to disability, they will receive the resulting costs from the IV. When traveling by private car, CHF 0.45 per kilometer will be reimbursed.

svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 2

As a rule, the IV covers the costs of transport with public transportation when travel is necessary for clarification and integration measures. The clarification and integration measures include: medical measures integration measures professional integration adjustment or repair of aids This is an external link Information sheet: Reimbursement of Travel Costs in the IV This is an internal link Online service for the reimbursement of IV benefits Who is entitled? Requirements The IV reimburses travel costs for:

svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 3

the insured person or a necessary companion relatives on visit the accompanying disabled vehicle, necessary luggage, and the guide dog Services Which travel costs are covered? The IV reimburses costs for trips on the direct route between the residence of the insured person and the nearest implementation site. If insured persons choose a farther implementation site than the nearest one, they must bear the additional costs themselves. In the local area, the IV office only covers costs starting from CHF 10.00 per month. 

Travel Costs of IV - SVA Zurich

svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 4

Public Transportation: The IV basically only covers the costs for public transportation (2nd class). Other means of transport: If someone has to use another means of transport due to disability, they will receive the resulting costs from the IV. When traveling by private car, CHF 0.45 per kilometer will be reimbursed.

svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 2

As a rule, the IV covers the costs of transport with public transportation when travel is necessary for clarification and integration measures. The clarification and integration measures include: medical measures integration measures professional integration adjustment or repair of aids This is an external link Information sheet: Reimbursement of Travel Costs in the IV This is an internal link Online service for the reimbursement of IV benefits Who is entitled? Requirements The IV reimburses travel costs for:

svazurich.ch/unsere-produkte/iv/unterstuetzung-im-alltag/reisekosten-der-iv.html 3

the insured person or a necessary companion relatives on visit the accompanying disabled vehicle, necessary luggage, and the guide dog Services Which travel costs are covered? The IV reimburses costs for trips on the direct route between the residence of the insured person and the nearest implementation site. If insured persons choose a farther implementation site than the nearest one, they must bear the additional costs themselves. In the local area, the IV office only covers costs starting from CHF 10.00 per month. 

Reimbursement of travel expenses in the IV - AHV-IV

ahv-iv.ch/p/4.05.d

In general, the IV reimburses 45 cents per kilometer for travel by private car. For the use of passenger cars that have been lent by the IV or for which the IV provides amortization contributions, the IV reimburses 30 cents per kilometer (up to 20 km per day) or 25 cents per kilometer (over 20 km per day).

Reimbursement of travel expenses in the IV - AHV-IV

ahv-iv.ch/p/4.05.d

In general, the IV reimburses 45 cents per kilometer for travel by private car. For the use of passenger cars that have been lent by the IV or for which the IV provides amortization contributions, the IV reimburses 30 cents per kilometer (up to 20 km per day) or 25 cents per kilometer (over 20 km per day).


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