Eligibility criteria
PATS is funded by the Government of South Australia and patients need to meet the eligibility criteria to receive a subsidy.
The eligibility criteria is explained in detail in the PATS Guidelines for Assessment document, or is briefly explained in the PATS Client brochure.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact us to discuss. It may be difficult for an assessor to determine eligibility without reviewing your entire claim, so only basic information may be provided.
Eligibility criteria
PATS is funded by the Government of South Australia and patients need to meet the eligibility criteria to receive a subsidy.
The eligibility criteria is explained in detail in the PATS Guidelines for Assessment document, or is briefly explained in the PATS Client brochure.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact us to discuss. It may be difficult for an assessor to determine eligibility without reviewing your entire claim, so only basic information may be provided.
Eligibility Tool
An eligibility tool is available for patients to check some of the basic eligibility criteria. It should only be used as a guide and if you have any questions, please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances
You can change your answers as required. For example, if you have clicked the wrong answer by accident, you can simply switch to your preferred option.
Eligibility Tool
An eligibility tool is available for patients to check some of the basic eligibility criteria. It should only be used as a guide and if you have any questions, please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances
PATS Online Distance Calculator
Use the PATS (Patient Assistance Transport Scheme) online calculator to accurately determine the distance you travel from your permanent residence to medical specialist services.
The distance you travel determines your eligibility for PATS. Your subsidy amount will be shown by the calculator when both the residence and destination fields have been entered.
You can measure distances yourself or ask your local PATS officer or GP practice nurse to use the online calculator for you.
The PATS online calculator uses Google Mapping Software to accurately measure the shortest and most direct land route from your residence to your destination, using:
- your permanent residential address
- the actual treatment location
The web-based technology automatically updates to match changing road infrastructure.
You can recreate the route calculated by the PATS online calculator on your computer, phone or handheld devices.
PATS Online Distance Calculator
Use the PATS (Patient Assistance Transport Scheme) online calculator to accurately determine the distance you travel from your permanent residence to medical specialist services.
The distance you travel determines your eligibility for PATS. Your subsidy amount will be shown by the calculator when both the residence and destination fields have been entered.
You can measure distances yourself or ask your local PATS officer or GP practice nurse to use the online calculator for you.
The PATS online calculator uses Google Mapping Software to accurately measure the shortest and most direct land route from your residence to your destination, using:
- your permanent residential address
- the actual treatment location
The web-based technology automatically updates to match changing road infrastructure.
You can recreate the route calculated by the PATS online calculator on your computer, phone or handheld devices.