You may have heard about the changes the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has recently made to the types of supports funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
We’d like to explain what these changes mean for you as a Northcott customer.
New Definition of NDIS Support
From 3 October, there is a new rule about what counts as an NDIS support. Now, you can only use your NDIS funds on items on the approved NDIS supports list. You can find the list here.
There is also a list of supports that you cannot spend NDIS money on. Not NDIS supports link here.
The NDIA understands that it will take time to adjust, so for the next 12 months, they won’t fully apply this rule. It’s important though to understand how this change may affect you.
If you accidentally buy something from the “not NDIS supports” list, the NDIA will give you two reminders before charging you for unapproved items.
Changes to NDIS Plans
Starting 3 October 2024, new NDIS plans will show your total funding amount. Right now, plans only show how funds are divided among supports.
This change will help you:
• See your total NDIS funding
• Plan how long the funding needs to last
After 3 October, all new plans will be 12 months long, but plans may be longer in the future.
If you’re unsure about these changes, visit the NDIS website
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