Government Funded Travel Assistance
IPTAAS - Isolated Patients Travel and Assistance Scheme
IPTAAS Forms - Click on the icons to open
A partial reimbursement scheme for people who attend the nearest treating specialist for treatment or consultation over 100km from their door. This is not a means tested scheme. If you are not on a pension there is a contribution of $40 per claim. You may also be elligable for assistance if you are travelling a cumulative distance of 200kms or more in a week. For a reimbursement calculator click HERE and scroll down. The amount is calculated is an ESTIMATE ONLY. The reimbursement amount will be finalised on assessment of your claim. Contact your local IPTAAS Office at Tamworth on 1800 424 585 or email HNELHD-IPTAAS@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au for enquiries or clarification of eligibility
Advance Payment Claim (2 pages)
To be completed by the patient which involves your personal details and bank accounts
Referring Doctor Form
To be completed by the referring doctor (person sending you over 100kms to receive treatment)
You will need to ask the doctor to complete this form
This form only has to be completed once a year if it is to the same medical specialist
Claim Form
To be completed by the patient and/or carer and the specialist you are seeing i.e Oncologist, Radiotherapist etc. You will need to ask your specialist to complete this form.
Travel Diary
To be completed by the specialist you are seeing.
This is used if you have subsequent visits in a small time frame as a log book of your travel and/or accommodation. In this situation, the diary becomes your claim form.
IPTASS Brochure
A general overiew of the program, eligibility requirements and how to claim.