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Also known as PTSS

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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

197 - 243 McDowall Street,  RomaQLD 4455
PO Box 124RomaQLD 4455
07 4624 2700
07 4624 2700
07 4624 2711
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.

Eligibility

Referral required. No appointment required. No waiting list. General Practitioner
Reason for travel must be within PTSS guidelines. PTSS form must be completed and approved by the closest hospital's Medical Superintendent prior to travel. Patient must be referred to specialist by a Medical practitioner.

Charges and Fees

Government

Accessibility and Special Requirements

  • Tactile ground sensor indicators
  • Accessible building
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible telephone
Not applicable
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