IPTAAS
Description
IPTAAS is the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme. This is a NSW Government scheme providing financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs when a patient needs to travel long distances for treatment that is not available locally.
To be eligible you must be a resident of NSW or Lord Howe Island, enrolled with Medicare, travelling at least 100kms one way or 200kms within a week to your nearest approved health service. You also must not be eligible for any financial assistance for travel and accommodation from third party insurance or other Australian government services.
To be eligible you must be a resident of NSW or Lord Howe Island, enrolled with Medicare, travelling at least 100kms one way or 200kms within a week to your nearest approved health service. You also must not be eligible for any financial assistance for travel and accommodation from third party insurance or other Australian government services.
Type
Local Service Provider
Alternative Names:
Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme
Referral:
General Practitioner and Medical Specialist referral is necessary
Areas Served:
NSW
Last review date:
6/12/21 9:17
