Medical Transportation Assistance

Two provincial programs support Medical Care Plan (MCP) beneficiaries who must travel to access eligible insured medical services: the Medical Transportation Supports Program and the Medical Transportation Assistance Program.

  1. Medical Transportation Supports (MeTS)

The Medical Transportation Supports (MeTS) program is a needs-based, income-tested program that provides travel arrangements, up-front funding, and reimbursement to eligible MCP beneficiaries who must travel to access eligible insured medical services.

Learn more about MeTS

  1. Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP)

The Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP) provides financial assistance to MCP beneficiaries who are not eligible for MeTS and who must travel to access specialized insured medical services. Different eligibility requirements apply to in-province and out-of-province travel.

Learn more about MTAP

Did you receive a flight pass? Have you submitted a post-travel claim?
You must submit a post-travel claim for MTAP within six (6) months of completing travel to be eligible for future flight passes.

 

⚠️ Important: You must pay for air ambulance costs outside the province

When travelling outside Newfoundland and Labrador, MCP does not cover air ambulance services provided in another jurisdiction. These services are billed directly to you at the jurisdiction’s set rate, and you are responsible for the full cost. MTAP does not assist with these expenses. To avoid these high and unexpected costs, it is strongly recommended that you purchase private travel insurance before leaving the province, even for short trips.