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Safety and Insurance

Travel has inherent risks. It is important to identify what risks a trip might entail, and either avoid or mitigate them to assure ̽̽ travelers' health and safety.

Key Resources

Forms and User Guides

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Forms

  • (for Disbursement Center full-service users only)

More Finance Forms

User Guides

More Finance User Guides

Contact the Travel and Expense Team

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travel@uvm.edu
(802) 656-4192
Disbursement Center
205 Waterman
Burlington, VT 05405

Read Risk Management and Safety's for specific information relating to:

  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Field Trips
  • Study Abroad
  • Global Health and Safety

See the International Travel page for specific resources relating to international travel.

Safety and Insurance FAQs

Am I covered by worker's compensation if I am injured while traveling on ̽̽ business?

Yes. Medical expenses related to the treatment of a work-related injury or illness are covered under worker's compensation. These expenses include doctor, hospital, and physical therapy services, prescription medication, and medical equipment. Alternative treatments such as massage therapy and acupuncture must be pre-approved.

Do I need travel accident insurance?

̽̽ maintains an Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy covering “employees injured while riding as a passenger in, or boarding or alighting from any land or water conveyance, or riding in a passenger in, or boarding or alighting from any civil aircraft in connection with ̽̽-related travel.” Please see the Travel Accident Insurance policy and contact Risk Management and Safety if you have questions regarding this coverage.

Should I purchase travel/trip insurance for international travel?

  • Travel insurance for international travel is allowable. This would accommodate weather emergencies, plane delays, etc.
  • Travelers are strongly encouraged to read the  for details regarding their available coverage.
  • If a traveler meets the , they may be covered for trip cancellation.
  • Trip insurance no longer covers changes in flight or conferences due to COVID-19, the pandemic or ongoing endemic situations.