Bundaberg Hospital - Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
Also known as PTSS, Bundaberg Hospital
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Community Transport
The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) provides assistance to patients and in some cases their carers to enable them to access specialist medical services from which they are isolated.
A subsidy is provided to approved patients and carers (escorts) to assist in the cost of travel and accommodation to the nearest specialist medical service that is more than 50 km from the patient's nearest hospital.
An application form must be completed and forwarded to the hospital nearest to the patient's place of residence. These hospitals are responsible for all aspects of patient travel, and inquiries regarding the subsidy should be directed to these facilities.
Services covered by the scheme must be recommended (i.e. patients have a referral) by a medical practitioner as being necessary for the health of the patient.
Contact Details
Margaret Rose Centre, 312 Bourbong Street, , Bundaberg, QLD 4670
PO Box 34, Bundaberg, QLD 4670
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
General Practitioner & Health Professional
Holder of Medicare Card & resident of Qld
Charges and Fees
Government
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible telephone
Not applicable
Access to Indigenous Health Services
Interpreter services available
Provide a subsidy towards cost of travel / accommodation for clients accessing essential specialist medical services not available in local area, as approved by Director of Medical Services.