Significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme start kicking in this week. Here's what you need to know.
From funding periods to a definition of 'NDIS support', here's what's changing in the scheme this weekFrom funding periods to a definition of 'NDIS support', here's what's changing in the scheme this weekMajor changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme have finally been confirmed, less than two days before taking effect.
"You might need a pair of specially designed shoes because of your disability. That could cost literally hundreds and hundreds of dollars," he told reporters on Tuesday. The agency says it may pursue action if the incorrectly claimed support is more than $1,500 or if someone continues to incorrectly claim items "despite us providing them with information and advice".Plans currently show line-by-line support items – but from Thursday, new plans will be shown as a total budget figure and indicate how long that funding needs to last for.
"All of the changes that we see in front of us are about making sure that the participant's experience with the agency is clearer and simpler."El Gibbs, deputy CEO of Disability Advocacy Network Australia, says she's disappointed the list of supports — which was announced less than 48 hours before coming into effect — wasn't made public earlier.
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