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Patients Assistance Travel Schemes - rebates & rules as at July 2025
We have a private BCNA group for those living in Rural, Regional and Remote areas of Australia - join up if you have to travel distances to your treatment. Group: Connecting rural, regional & remote...
What is classed as remote or rural?
I have to travel about 110klm round trip each time I see my specialist or have a scan etc
Hi Ann58
Technically, I 'think' it is anywhere outside the major Capital Cities ... but each State's rule vary, too.
Some states are only 50k each way to be able to claim, but most are 100k or more - or a cumulative.
Definitely read the info in the PDF below (Choosing your State) - and also check with your Breast Care Nurse whether you are able to claim. OR just ring the PATS in your state & ask them xx
Good luck