Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
Help with travel and accommodation costs for Queenslanders who travel more than 50 km one way to see a specialist.
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What you need to check
You must be eligible for Medicare and live permanently in Queensland. You must travel more than 50 km one way to the nearest eligible specialist. You need a referral for an approved specialty, and you must be unable to use telehealth. You cannot get it if you are a visitor or if another scheme, such as WorkCover or Veterans’ Affairs, helps you. It pays full price for the lowest available discount fare on a plane, bus, ferry or train. It pays 45c a km for a private vehicle, up to $70 a night for commercial accommodation, and $10 a night if you stay with family or friends. It does not cover the full cost. Give Form A and a clinician-completed Form B to any Queensland public hospital. Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
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We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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