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Meals & Hospitality (not associated with a ministry trip) |
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Books | Books that are ministry-related (they do not need to be religious in nature). |
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Some other continuing education expenses can also be recovered through an Expense Recovery Bonus, such as school-required health checks and immunizations and related travel costs associated with continuing education. |
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Gift-giving is sometimes required to further the ministry of Reliant. Gifts Gifts purchased must be clearly ministry-related and also help further that specific Reliant ministry.
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Gift Cards | A gift card given by a Reliant employee to donors may be reimbursed with a valid ministry purpose, but annual limits for giving (see "gifts" above) apply. As a Standard, Reliant does not allow field staff to give gift cards to other field staff (employee or associate). |
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Professional Fees | Professional fees paid to companies, agencies, or individuals for services necessary to conduct ministry are reimbursable.
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Recreation Expenses | Use discretion when submitting requests for reimbursement of recreation expenses. Reliant will carefully review such requests but will not reimburse expenses that are not clearly ministry-related and that do not follow the Standards for reasonable, necessary, etc. |
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Global Communication |
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Immigration Fees | Reimbursable costs include visa fees and necessary documentation, postage, photos, etc., for ministry-related international travel. Costs recoverable to international field workers through an ERB include:
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Immunizations, Vaccinations | To the extent not covered by Reliant health plans, pre-field physicals, vaccinations, and immunizations (including oral vaccinations with a prescription) required for international placement or internship can be recovered through an ERB. |
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International Mileage | When the cost of operating a motor vehicle in the international field worker's country of ministry exceeds that of the United States, the International field worker may submit ministry-related mileage at a rate that exceeds the United States IRS’s approved mileage reimbursement rate to be recovered through an ERB. |
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Language Classes | Language classes are reimbursable. |
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Legal Fees |
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Moving, Vehicle, Hardship, etc. | There is a specific International Bonus designed to recover personal expenses for International workers that are not eligible for submission on the International Expense Submission Form. |
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Tutoring | Tutoring fees are reimbursable. |
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Translator Fees | Oral translator fees are reimbursable. Written translator fees are typically reimbursable, depending on the nature of the materials. |
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Storage Fees | Reimbursement may be requested for storage costs for personal items stored in the U.S. while the worker serves at an international assignment when connected to an international move. |
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Counselor Supervision Fees | Available for counselors who require someone to supervise their counseling as part of a mentor/training program. |
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Dues and Subscriptions for Counselors | For those counselors who have dues or fees for professional counseling organizations that provide support, resources, and/or training for licensed professional counselors. |
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Liability Coverage for Counselors | For those counselors who desire additional liability coverage. |
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Office for Counseling | For those who work as counselors as part of their Reliant ministry role, to reimburse office updates and décordécor. |
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