Gas prices on the rise

[Isabelle49]

With gas prices on the rise, how long before the extinction of home health? How long can we continue to work and travel extensively on less than adequate mileage reimbursement? By the way, who pays for the burned up gas when sitting in traffic for long periods of time?

[caliotter3]

Let's see, 70 miles in one direction with a two hour drive home at that time of day for traffic. No mileage reimbursement. Lower than average hourly pay. Versus, no job. Wonder which is worse.

[berube]

we all want more money for gas reimbursment, but when i calculate out my "gas money" which is tax free, and the actual amount of gas i put in my car (for work), i add in the oil changes and usual maintainence,,,i am still ahead. and that's with getting 0.38/mile. perhaps if you feel you are not getting reimbursed adequately you need to reconsider if HH is working for you any more.

[caliotter3]

Unemployment does not work for me.

[twokidsmom,rn]

Love my Prius!LOL

[Not_A_Hat_Person, RN]

I live 5 miles from my client. When the snow melts, I may start biking to work again.

[Tricia76]

I just quit my home health job because they don't pay mileage.

[Isabelle49]

Love my Prius!LOL

I want one!

[Isabelle49]

Today, traveled 6 miles in 50 minutes! Free gas for the company.

[BrookeeLou_RN]

Now that gas is even higher... had Fed government changed mileage rate?? I always take the time to track miles so if mileage reimbursement form job does not equal Fed's rate I use that on taxes. I worked prn so I kept a calendar where I write what visit type and name of pt and miles for the day.

[Not_A_Hat_Person, RN]

I'm looking at a per-diem job that pays mileage.

I checked out a few Priuses (Prii?) I was car-shopping 2 years ago, but I couldn't find any in my price range.

[Isabelle49]

When gas prices hit $4.00/gal, I'm out of home health. I can work 2 12 hour shifts at a hospital and make what I make in home health. But, it has to be a public, not for profit hospital.