NDIS Announces New Price Guide
The Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert has announced today that as of 1st July 2019 new price guidelines will be taking effect.
Some of the key changes are:
Price Increases - Changes are being made to prices for remote and very remote areas, personal care and community access, capacity building supports, consumables, assistive technology, home modification and specialised disability accommodation.
Temporary Transformation Payment - A new Temporary Transformation Payment has been introduced for providers of personal care and community access. Each line item has its standard price listed, along with a higher price that has the 7.5% TTP loading applied.
Travel - Travel rules have now been standardised with one rule for all providers.
Cancellations - The definition of cancellations has been updated and simplified. Cancellation limits have also been lifted, however the NDIA does encourage providers to limit the amount they charge for.
Therapy - There are now different prices for Therapy Assistance (Level 1 & 2), Psychologists, Physiotherapists and other forms of therapy. Exercise Physiology has also been brought into the Improved Daily Living support category.
Low Cost Assistive Technology - There are now a number of line items relating to low cost assistive technology, with a maximum price of $100 next to each one.
Non Face-to-Face Supports - Clarification has been given on what type of non-participant facing support providers can bill for.
For further information about what these changes will mean for you and your provider, please visit either of these links:
Disability Services Consulting
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Source: Disability Services Consulting and NDIS
