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title: "Patient Assistance Transport Scheme, South Australia · unclaimd"
description: "Help with travel and accommodation costs for South Australians who travel more than 100 km each way for specialist care. Fuel 34.4c a km; accommodation up to $110 a night. Check the conditions and…"
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# Patient Assistance Transport Scheme

Help with travel and accommodation costs for South Australians who travel more than 100 km each way for specialist care.

- Support available: Fuel 34.4c a km; accommodation up to $110 a night
- Type of support: Help with costs

[Visit official site](https://www.pats.sa.gov.au/)

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## What you need to check

You must be a permanent SA resident enrolled in Medicare. You must travel more than 100 km each way to the nearest recognised specialist or approved service. Some renal or cancer patients who travel 50 to 100 km may also get help. You cannot get it if another scheme helps you, and you must claim your private health fund first. From 1 July 2026 fuel pays 34.4 cents a km. Accommodation is up to $110 a night, or $154 with an approved escort. It does not cover GPs or allied health. Apply on the PATS online portal with your email address and Medicare number, or use a paper form. Email PATS@sa.gov.au.

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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.pats.sa.gov.au/)

www.pats.sa.gov.au

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