An NDIS participant’s disability-related needs can change over time due to various factors, such as changes in health, circumstances, or life goals. As individuals grow and develop, their support requirements may evolve, necessitating a plan reassessment to ensure that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to provide appropriate assistance. Participants may find themselves dissatisfied with their NDIS plan over time.
Then they have the option to request a review of the NDIS’s decision. This is especially important if the participant believes that the plan does not adequately address their needs or if they encounter difficulties in implementing it.
The NDIS has various methods of modifying a participant’s NDIS plan. In certain cases, participants may not require changes in their plan but rather require additional assistance in executing it. If there are only minor modifications in a participant’s plan, then the NDIS will vary it for them instead of a complete reassessment. If substantial adjustments are necessary, NDIS will conduct a comprehensive plan reassessment, resulting in the creation of a new NDIS plan for the participant. The NDIS will work with the participants to implement the changes in each case and provide a letter to the participants explaining their decision. Participants can ask for a plan reassessment by calling the NDIS office, by filling up the form given on the NDIS website or by visiting an NDIS office. NDIS supports like Plan Management can be included in a participant’s NDIS plan at any point in time thanks to the plan reassessment process. This will help the participant to change the way their NDIS funding is managed and switch to a more effective method.
Plan Guard Plan Managers have many years of experience in the Australian disability sector. We can guide you regarding the entire process of the NDIS plan reassessment and help you access plan management in your NDIS plan. Contact us today to know more.
