Our reimbursement policy describes how we pay expenses to patient and service user partners who we involve in our work. It includes information about travel and subsistence rates, activities eligible for reimbursement, and the claim process.
The policy applies to:
- HSE staff working with patient and service user partners
- patient and service user partners working on agreed HSE events and activities
National Policy on Reimbursement of Expenses for Patient and Service User Partners
Reimbursable expenses
Patient and service user partners may be reimbursed expenses for taking part in HSE service development activities. This includes attending meetings, contributing to projects, and participating in promotional events.
Expenses must be approved before participating in the activity.
Costs that may be reimbursed include:
- travel
- subsistence
- overnight allowance
- day allowance
- inclusion-related expenses (tax and social welfare implications)
Travel and subsistence costs
Claim forms
Patient and Service User Partner Expense Claim Form
Vendor Claim Form
Contact
Email: reimbursementcultureandrisk@hse.ie
