IFCSN policies

Travel reimbursement policy

The IFCSN grant may include a provision for travel for the Christian Science nurse or practitioner. Here are our travel reimbursement policies:

• Local travel (if driving one’s own car): an average rate per km – based on a survey of costs of petrol and amounts paid by government entities across the UK and European field – will be established and may be paid with appropriate documentation; tolls and parking are reimbursable with receipts.
• Local travel (public transportation): With receipts, fares are reimbursable; travel time is not.
• Long distance or overnight travel (by car if driving oneself): The average rate noted above may be paid with appropriate documentation, tolls and parking are reimbursable with receipts. Travel time, meals, and lodging may be reimbursable on a case-by-case basis.
• Long distance or overnight travel (by air, bus or train): Coach/airfare, baggage fees, shuttle, and parking are reimbursable with receipts after travel is completed. Travel time, meals, and lodging may be reimbursable on a case-by-case basis.
• The cost of travel incurred by a requester alone or with a Christian Science nurse accompanying him/her would also be governed by the above guidelines.

The cost of a Christian Science practitioner visiting a patient, if requested, would also be governed by these policies.

Supplies reimbursement policy

A grant may include a provision for supplies (such as bandages), equipment (such as an adjustable bed), and modest home modifications (such as grab bars). With proper documentation and reasonable efforts to demonstrate economy, these may be reimbursed as follows:

Reimbursement for supplies:

• If paid for by the requester, receipts are required for reimbursement.
• If paid for by the Christian Science nurse and itemised on the invoice, receipts should be available on request.

Reimbursement for equipment purchase/rental and home modification:

• Receipts are required regardless of who makes the purchase.