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Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)

Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme

Paid by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Who qualifies

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2 documents you'll need

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Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.

Where this comes from

Under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme you can claim back reasonable travel costs to NHS appointments if you receive a qualifying benefit or hold an HC2 or HC3 certificate.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/

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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.nhs.uk

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