Overview
Patients attending consults and/or receiving treatment away from home are entitled to some financial assistance.
There is a website at:
https://www.medistays.com.au which provides information on registering and applying for travel and accommodation assistance.
Even when you are receiving treatment, you are able to travel nationally and internationally. Travel insurance can be obtained; here are some websites which can assist you:
- https://fastcover.com.au/travel-insurance/can-you-get-travel-insurance-if-youhave-cancer#Newsletter
- https://www.allcleartravel.com.au/travel-insurance/cancer/
- https://www.tga.gov.au/travelling-medicines-and-medical-devices
- https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/travelling-overseas-pbs-medicine
