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title: "Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme, New South Wales · unclaimd"
description: "Help with travel and accommodation costs for NSW residents who travel more than 100 km for specialist treatment. 40c a km by private car, plus help with a place to stay. Check the conditions and…"
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-iptaas/"
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# Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme

Help with travel and accommodation costs for NSW residents who travel more than 100 km for specialist treatment.

- Support available: 40c a km by private car, plus help with a place to stay
- Type of support: Help with costs

[Visit official site](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/register-online-for-iptaas)

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## What you need to check

You must live in NSW or on Lord Howe Island and be eligible for Medicare. You must live more than 100 km from the nearest treating specialist, or your trips to that specialist must add up to more than 200 km in one week. The treatment must not be available locally. You cannot get it if another scheme or insurer pays. It pays $40 a night if you stay with family or friends. At not-for-profit or commercial places it pays $75 a night for the first 7 nights, then $120 a night. It does not cover all costs. Register on the IPTAAS online portal and lodge your application. Call 1800 478 227 if you need help.

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## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

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## How to apply

Read the full rules and apply through the official government website.

[Visit official site](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/register-online-for-iptaas)

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