Can i get help with fares to hospital

The Interstate Patient Travel Scheme IPTS provides travel and accommodation support to permanent WA residents who need to travel interstate to obtain essential, specialist medical treatments that are not available in WA.

This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical care.

Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not imply endorsement and is not intended to replace advice from your healthcare professional. Readers should note that over time currency and completeness of the information may change. We may be able to give you a one-off payment. What payment you may be able to get depends on if you're getting a benefit or not, and what cost you have. Each payment covers lots of different costs.

Carers and escorts You can claim travel costs for an escort if your health professional says it's medically necessary for someone to travel with you. Who cannot claim help with travel costs? You cannot claim help with travel costs if you're visiting someone in hospital.

What are the qualifying benefits and allowances? What form of transport can I use? You'll also be able to claim for unavoidable car parking and toll charges.

Find your local hospital Patients in London may be able to claim congestion charges. Help with travel costs before your appointment You're expected to pay for your travel and claim back the costs within 3 months. In some cases, you may be able to get an advanced payment to help you attend your appointment.

How do I claim a refund? You can make a postal claim up to 3 months after your appointment took place. Can I claim travel expenses for treatment abroad? Benefits for your children Benefits for a child who is in hospital Claiming benefits when you go into hospital Help with the cost of travel to hospital Discharge from hospital Financial help.

Help with the cost of travel to hospital If you have to visit hospital to go to outpatient appointments or have treatment, you may be able to get help with your travel costs. Next Discharge from hospital. What you were doing?