How do I claim my Iptas?
How to apply
- Check the eligibility requirements and Register with IPTAAS if you’ve not already done so.
- Select the ‘Lodge online’ button.
- Select ‘Sign In’.
- Enter the required information.
- Upload your travel and accommodation documentation.
- Submit your claim.
How much do you get back from Iptas?
You may receive the full reimbursement (excluding GST) when you apply for assistance from IPTAAS towards travel costs. $20 per night regardless of the number of nights you stay (or $40 per night if you are staying with your escort).
How far back can you claim Iptaas?
No, as long as it within the 24 month period from your initial appointment date. You will be required to submit updated referral details with the first claim you lodge 24 months after your first appointment with that practitioner or health service.
How much do you get from Iptaas?
One to seven nights: $43 per night for single occupancy (or $60 per night if you are staying with your escort) Eight to fourteen nights: $80 per night for single occupancy (or $105 per night if you are staying with your escort)
What does Iptaas cover?
Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) IPTAAS is a subsidy program which provides financial assistance to help with travel and accommodation costs for people (and eligible escorts) who need to travel long distances to access specialist treatment not available locally.
What is an Iptaas approved health service?
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is a NSW government scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible patients who travel for treatment not available locally.
What does Iptas stand for?
Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) Content 1. IPTAAS is a subsidy program which provides financial assistance to help with travel and accommodation costs for people (and eligible escorts) who need to travel long distances to access specialist treatment not available locally.
Can you travel for medical appointments NSW?
You must: be a resident of NSW or Lord Howe Island and be eligible for Medicare. live more than 100km from the nearest treating specialist (you may also be eligible if cumulative journeys to your treating specialist exceed 200km within a week) require specialist treatment that is not available locally.
Where do I send my Iptaas form?
You can lodge an application online, or download IPTAAS Application forms and submit these to your local IPTAAS office by email, fax or post.
- In Person. View a list of IPTAAS offices.
- Mail. View a list of mailing adddresses.
- Service NSW Service Centre. You can also apply in person at your local Service NSW Service Centre.
Do I have to quarantine going into NSW?
If you are not fully vaccinated and are arriving in NSW from an overseas location, you will need to go into 7-day mandatory hotel quarantine.
How can iptaas help with travel expenses?
IPTAAS may be able to give you financial assistance with your travel and accommodation expenses if you need to travel long distances for specialist medical treatment. live more than 100km from the nearest treating specialist (you may also be eligible if cumulative journeys to your treating specialist exceed 200km within a week)
Did you know iptaas is now available online?
A new online system for the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is now available. Did you know lodging your IPTAAS application online is quick, easy and safe?
How do I lodge with iptaas?
scanned copies or photographs of your travel and accommodation invoices. Check the eligibility requirements and Register with IPTAAS if you’ve not already done so. Select the ‘Lodge online’ button.
What is the iptaas subsidy program?
Content 1. IPTAAS is a subsidy program which provides financial assistance to help with travel and accommodation costs for people (and eligible escorts) who need to travel long distances to access specialist treatment not available locally.