National Medical Travel Assistance Program

The National Medical Travel Assistance Program is intended to reduce financial barriers and support equitable access to medical services for CAF families, regardless of their posting location. 

The program provides reimbursement of eligible medical travel expenses of up to $1,000 per applicant, per fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) for one or more of the following:  

• Mileage for travel to appointments located 80 km or more from the applicant's primary residence. 

• Airfare when air travel is required to access the medical or dental appointment. 

• Accommodation when an overnight stay is necessary to attend the appointment. 

• Meals directly related to travel for the medical appointment and incurred at a reasonable time in relation to the appointment.  

• Parking expenses associated with attending the appointment. 

Children and/or spouse of a currently serving Regular or Reserve Force Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member as indicated on their MPRR. 

For dual-service military families (where both parents are serving CAF members), only the children are eligible to receive support under this program. CAF members themselves are not eligible. 

You may be eligible for reimbursement if: 

• Specialized care is not available locally, and the family’s home location does not offer the medical or dental services recommended by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. 

• Travel is medically necessary or recommended by a licensed healthcare provider to access required care. 

• The required service or specialist is not available through existing resources or benefit programs, including local CAF services, community-based services, or coverage available through programs such as Canada Life. 

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applications may be submitted between 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 or until all available funding has been exhausted.  

Applicants may submit up to two reimbursement requests per eligible family member during each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31), to a maximum reimbursement of $1,000 per eligible family member. 

All applications must include: 

• Detailed receipts/proof of payment for all expenses being claimed. Receipts and expenses must be dated within the applicable fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).  

• Medical or dental appointment confirmation. 

• Current copy of CAF member's MPRR with child(ren)/spouse listed. 

The following expenses and individuals are not eligible for reimbursement under the National Medical Travel Assistance Program: 

• Alcohol purchases 

• Tips and gratuities 

• Meals that are not required due to the timing of the appointment or travel arrangements may not be eligible for reimbursement. 

• Mileage for travel less than 80 km from the applicant's primary residence 

• Receipts dated outside the applicable fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) 

• Expenses without required supporting documentation, including proof of payment and appointment confirmation 

• Spouses or children who are not listed on the CAF member's Member's Personnel Record Resume (MPRR) 

• Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members themselves 

• Expenses covered through other programs, benefits, or reimbursement sources 

All requests are subject to verification and must meet program eligibility requirements.

For any questions related to the National Medical Travel Assistance Program, please contact us at: supportourtroops@cfmws.com