You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:
Patient travel
The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme provides a subsidy to assist rural and remote Victorians with travel and accommodation costs incurred when travelling more than 100 kilometres (one way) or 500 kilometres per week if receiving treatment in a block of at least five weeks. An approved patient escort may also be eligible for assistance for travel and accommodation costs.
Eligibility
How to apply
Application forms can be obtained from local doctors, hospital social workers and DHS rural regional offices.
More information
For information on the Victorian Patient Transport Scheme visit the Department of Human Services Rural Health website.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I get the full reimbursement amount for patient travel?
No. The Victorian Patient Transport Scheme (VPTAS) provides partial reimbursement to assist with travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural patients and if appropriate, their escorts, when travelling long distances or staying away from home to receive specialist medical treatment. For further information please visit the Department of Human Services Rural website.