About the Scheme
The PTSS provides financial support for travel and accommodation for eligible patients needing to travel to access specialist medical services.
Increased Patient Travel Subsidy rates, effective 1 July 2023. For more information see PTSS subsidies below.
Am I eligible?
If you live in Queensland, and have been referred by a clinician to a specialist medical service that is not available at your local public hospital you may be eligible for a subsidy.
PTSS subsidies
Patients eligible for PTSS can apply for the following subsidies:
Application and claims process
There are six steps to applying for and claiming a patient travel subsidy.
PTSS forms
Access all the forms you need to apply and claim your patient travel subsidy.
More information
Including the PTSS Guideline, frequently asked questions, eligible specialist services, the appeals process and providing feedback.