In late 2024, significant changes were implemented in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to enhance clarity and flexibility for participants. On 3 October 2024, new legislation came into effect, introducing a refined definition of NDIS supports. This update ensures that participants’ funding is directed toward services and products that are reasonable, necessary, and directly related to their disability
UNDERSTANDING REASONABLE AND NECESSARY SUPPORTS
To determine if a support or product is appropriate for NDIS funding, consider the following:
Directly Related to Your Disability: The support should address challenges arising from your disability.
Aligned with Your NDIS Goals: It should assist you in achieving the specific goals outlined in your NDIS plan.
Value for Money: The support should represent good value compared to alternative options.
Effective and Beneficial: There should be evidence that the support will achieve its intended purpose.
Not Funded Elsewhere: The support should not be something that is the responsibility of another service system or covered by other funding sources.
For a comprehensive guide, refer to the NDIS’s “Can I Buy It with my NDIS Funding?” checklist:
RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOUR DECISION-MAKING
To support participants in making informed decisions, we’ve provided easy-read versions of essential resources within our user-friendly Google Form. These include:
Supports Funded by the NDIS: For a easy read list detailing what the NDIS can fund click >HERE
Supports Not Funded by the NDIS: For a easy read list detailing what the NDIS cannot fund click > .HERE
These resources are designed to help you assess whether a support or product can be purchased with your NDIS funding.
STREAMLINED SUBMISSION PROCESS
Our Google Form has been designed with user-friendliness in mind, allowing participants and their carers to:
Upload Invoices: Easily submit invoices for payment or reimbursement.
Indicate Payment Preferences: Specify whether you’ve already paid for a product or service and are seeking reimbursement, or if you require us to pay the provider directly.
You can access our form here: Can you buy it with your NDIS funding?
DIRECT PROVIDER INVOICING
Alternatively, your service providers can send NDIS-compliant invoices directly to our accounts team at accounts@platypuspm.com.au. This ensures timely processing and payment of your supports.
EMPOWERING YOUR CHOICES
Remember, the NDIS is designed to give you the autonomy to make choices that best suit your needs. By utilizing the provided resources and understanding the criteria for reasonable and necessary supports, you can confidently manage your NDIS funding to achieve your goals.
Warm regards,
Colleen