Cairns Hospital - Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
Also known as PTSS
Open Until 4PM
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.
CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Contact Details
163 Draper Street, , Cairns, QLD 4870
PO Box 902, Cairns, QLD 4870
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
No appointment required.
No waiting list.
See online brochure or phone for information
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
Not applicable
Translator Interpreting Service (TIS)