NDIS Support List – What’s in and what’s out?

(Reference: Plan Hero Top 8 things you need to know about the new NDIS Support Lists - Plan Hero Plan Managers )

The NDIS made a big announcement about the supports it will and will not fund. 

Many people are confused (or overwhelmed and worried) so we wanted to give you a quick summary of what it means for you.

Top 8 things you need to know about the latest changes to NDIS Supports

1. From 3 October, Participants will only be able to use their NDIS funds for items listed as approved NDIS supports. 

2. The NDIS will typically fund a support if it meets ALL of the following criteria: 

• it is for your impairments that meet the disability or early intervention requirements, or both 
• it will help with your individual goals and aspirations 
• it will help your social and/or economic participation 
• it is value for money, which means that: 
• the cost of the support is similar to or cheaper than alternative options that can provide you with the same outcome and/or 
• purchasing the support is likely to reduce the costs of funding for other supports in the long term. 
• it is effective and beneficial for you 
• it helps to maintain your informal supports it is an NDIS support.

3. The NDIS released 2 NDIS Supports Lists showing what you can use your NDIS funding on

• Here is a list of things you CAN spend your NDIS funding on
  (Easy Read Version) 
   
• Here is a list of things you CANNOT spend your NDIS funding on 
  (Easy Read Version)

4. The NDIS released a Replacement Support List – this is a list of substitutions you can use if what you want to spent your funding on is NOT on the NDIS approved list.

Here is a detailed resource about the Replacement List and How to Apply (there are lots of rules)

• You must submit this request in writing to the NDIS.
  How to apply.
   
• Here is the Replacement List
  (Easy Read) 

5. The NDIS will transition these lists over the next 12 months and help people make sure they are only spending their funding on approved NDIS supports.

If you get it wrong once or twice over the next 12 months, the NDIS will help you correct it and won’t fine you.
If you continually get it wrong after that, they won’t be so forgiving and you will be in debt to the NDIA.
If you make a mistake for a claim over $1,500, you will be in debt.

6. Providers will need to make sure they are billing you for Approved NDIS Supports or you won’t be able to pay their bills. More for Providers here.

7. Plan Managers should help Participants by reviewing the type of services you are currently claiming and letting you know if any of the items are on the ‘OUT” list.  

8. There is a transitional rule allowing participants to continue to access supports that are not NDIS supports for the duration of their existing plan if:

• They were specifically identified as reasonable and necessary before 3 October 2024
• The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has decided that the support should be funded as a reasonable and necessary support. 

This rule does not apply to sexual services, alcohol or drugs. These supports are specified in the primary Act as non-NDIS supports.

More Information

• Read our Full Resource here: What’s on the NDIS List of Approved supports? 
• Access the NDIS FAQ page: NDIS FAQ on recent legislation
• Information for NDIS Providers: Top 10 things you need to know as an NDIS Provider

I would like to recognise the NDIS and Plan Hero for the information in this blog. Please reach out if you need any assistance.

 

Julie-Anne 

DEO Founder & Owner

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