Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS) In this month’s MediStays blog we are talking about the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). This scheme subsidises the costs of travel and accommodation for Victorian patients that need to travel long distances for specialist medical care. Subsidies are provided to help cover the costs of staying in…
Did you know that many country patients travelling for medical care are eligible to claim accommodation and travel subsidies? At MediStays we are here to support you on your medical journey. To ease the financial burden of travelling for medical care, we have listed a variety of financial support options for you to consider. If…
Have you ever wondered how much rural patients pay to travel for cancer treatment? Rosa lives with her husband Tony in sunny Mildura, 500km north-west of Melbourne. Earlier this year Rosa was shocked to be diagnosed with cancer and said that that the prospect of travelling to Melbourne for medical care was overwhelming. “I have…