For family members visiting a TAC client in hospital we can pay the costs of a hotel or motel, air fares, petrol, public transport, a hire car or taxis up to a maximum amount of $24,240. This amount applies when a claim for visiting expenses is made for the first time after 1 July 2023.

If a claim for visiting expenses was made before 1 July 2024, the maximum amount will be different. If visiting expenses were first claimed:

• Between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024, the total maximum is $23,350
• Between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023, the total maximum is $21,620
• Between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, the total maximum is $21,090
• Between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021, the total maximum is $20,820
• Between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020, the total maximum is $20,410

Please email policy@tac.vic.gov.au if you need the maximum amount for an earlier date.

These maximum amounts do not apply to parents visiting a dependent child in hospital.