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V004453_Hall_EM-14_web Did you know that you could be eligible for transport and accommodation assistance?

The assistance may include:

Subsidies for private car travel
Subsidies for accommodation
Public transport reimbursements
Air travel
Taxi travel only to the nearest public transport

If you are eligible for the scheme please ask your local doctor to sign your forms

Ask your doctor if an escort is necessary
Keep public transport receipts and petrol and accommodation receipts to claim for yourself and eligible escorts
If using commercial airlines remember to request a tax invoice when making your booking

To apply for transport and accommodation assistance, all patients are required to complete a Claim Form. The form requires the details of the approved medical specialist services to be verified by the approved medical specialist or an authorised representative. The specialist or authorised representative must also endorse the need for accommodation and the need for an escort.

Please see below to be directed to the patient assistance scheme in your state:

NSW:

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/initiatives/iptaas/

Contact NSW Government Health: 02 9391 9000

NT:

http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Hospitals/Patient_Assistance_Travel_Scheme/

Contact NT Government Health: (08) 8999 2400

QLD:

http://access.health.qld.gov.au/hid/HealthConsumerInformation/TravelHealth/patientTravelSubsidyScheme

Contact Queensland Health: 07 3234 0111

SA:

http://www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au