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The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) helps cover travel and accommodation costs when you or your child need to travel long distances to attend specialist medical appointments.
Who is it for?
You may be eligible if:
- You live in regional, rural or remote NSW
- You (or your child) are travelling to see a medical specialist or attend hospital
- The trip is more than 100 km (one way), or more than 200 km in a week for multiple visits
- Appointments must not be available locally.
Children must be referred by a medical professional, and appointments must not be available locally.
How does it help?
IPTAAS can help cover:
- Fuel and public transport costs
- Taxi fares (if medically necessary)
- Air travel (in special circumstances)
- Accommodation if you’re staying overnight for the appointment
- An escort or parent to travel with a child.
What do you need?
To apply, you’ll need:
- A valid Medicare card
- A referral from your GP or specialist
- Appointment details and receipts (for travel and accommodation)
- A way to apply online or complete a paper form.
You can apply:
- Online through the IPTAAS portal
- Or using a paper form
- Ask your local hospital, community health centre or GP for help with the application
- Applications can be submitted before or after the appointment.
How to apply
You can apply:
- Online through the IPTAAS portal
- Or using a paper form
- Ask your local hospital, community health centre or GP for help with the application
- Applications can be submitted before or after the appointment.
Need help?
Ask your social worker, GP or local health service. You can also call the IPTAAS team on 1800 478 227.
Learn more
Visit the IPTAAS website