You may be eligible for reimbursement of your travel expenses under the Hospital Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) if you are in receipt of at least one of the following:
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Income Support
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Employment Support Allowance (Income related not contributory related)
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Working Family Tax Credit or Child Tax Credits
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Exemption certificate (HC2/HC3 form) the patient must be named on form
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Job Seekers Allowance (Income based)
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Disabled persons tax credit
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Pension Credit guaranteed
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Public Transport Costs
Bus fares and train fares are fully reimbursed when a valid receipt is produced.
Voluntary Transport Schemes
Travel costs incurred through certain voluntary transport schemes are refundable when a valid receipt is produced.
Please contact the Cashiers Office 01536 492036 should you require further clarification.
For reimbursement payment to be made, you will need:-
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Proof of receiving a benefit (as listed above and dated within the last 12 months).
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Appointment letter/internal form or appointment card, which must be stamped by the department stating the date visited together with an authorised signature.
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Travel ticket/receipt and/or car parking ticket.
Taxi Costs
Taxi fares are not reimbursed.