Seniors' Guide
Health Services - Travel Assistance Program

The Travel Assistance Program (TAP) offers travel discounts to eligible B.C.
residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency medical
specialist services not available in their own community, and whose travel
expenses are not covered by third-party insurance or other government
programs. A physician’s referral is necessary, and the patient must have the
physician complete a TAP form. TAP must be contacted prior to travel for a
confirmation number in order to receive a discount.

TAP is a private and public sector-corporate partnership program coordinated
by the Ministry of Health Services. TAP does not provide direct financial assistance; rather transportation partners agree to discount fees upon presentation of a confirmed TAP form.

For more information and to process your completed TAP form,
contact our automated service, or visit the website listed below.

In Greater Victoria, call: 250 952-1587
Toll Free, call: 1 800 661-2668
Website: www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/mtapp/tap_patient.html

You may also contact your health authority to see if you qualify for other travel assistance available in your region.


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