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PATS subsidies are provided as a financial reimbursement following approved travel. Information about PATS assistance and eligibility can be found in the PATS Guidelines.
I am new to PATS and want to apply for the first time;
- Complete PATS Patient Details Form.
- Go to “I am going to my specialist appointment and want to claim my subsidy" for your next steps.
I want to apply for PATS or enquire about assistance in advance to help me get to my specialist appointment;
If your appointment is within 10 working days, please also call your Local PATS Office.
- If you are a new PATS client, complete the PATS Patient Details Form.
- Complete PATS Trip Claim Form.
- Submit form(s) and a copy of your specialist appointment letter or email to your local PATS office.
- You will be advised of the outcome of your application with all additional information about how to access your assistance in advance.
If approved, your local PATS office can assist with any travel arrangements and bookings. - Go to “I am going to my specialist appointment and want to claim my subsidy” for your next steps.
Forms should be submitted as early as possible to allow for sufficient processing time.
- Once your local PATS office has received your application it will be assessed against current PATS policy and eligibility criteria to determine your eligibility and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible, usually within 10 working days, after it has been received.
- Processing times can vary by regional location and are dependent on all required information being provided.
- You may be asked to provide more evidence to support your claim.
I am going to my specialist appointment and want to claim my subsidy;
- If you are a new PATS client, complete PATS Patient Details Form.
- Complete PATS Verification of Attendance Form.
- Have the specialist or clinic employee complete their section on the Verification of Attendance form and sign to confirm attendance of appointment.
Make sure clinical details (e.g. to explain why you need extended accommodation in Perth) are included by your specialist or clinic staff, if needed. - Submit form(s) and accommodation receipts to your local PATS office.
Forms should be submitted as early as possible to allow for sufficient processing time.
- Once your local PATS office has received your claim, it will be assessed against current PATS policy and eligibility criteria. You will be notified as soon as possible if you are not eligible for PATS or if additional information is required. Subsidy payments should be received within 30 working days once all the required paperwork is submitted and the preferred mode of payment is identified.
- Processing times can vary by regional location and are dependent on all required information being provided.
- You may be asked to provide more evidence to support your claim.
I am an existing PATS patient and I need to update my personal details or my bank account details;
- Complete PATS Patient Details Form.
- Submit form(s) to your local PATS office.
Access all the forms you need to apply and claim for your subsidy.
For more information or assistance completing the PATS forms contact your local PATS office.
Last Updated:
23/02/2024