NDIS plan meetings and plan reassessments: All you need to know
Published at 04-12-2023 12:15:00
NDIS plan meetings and plan reassessments: All you need to know
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming at times, but understanding the ins and outs of plan meetings and reassessments can help participants and their families feel more confident and at ease. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about NDIS plan meetings and reassessments, so you can feel assured and prepared the next time you have one coming up!
What are NDIS plan meetings and plan reassessments?
NDIS plan meetings are collaborative meetings you have with your NDIS planner or local area coordinator (LAC) when you first get your NDIS plan.
Plan reassessments are the meetings you will have after you already have an NDIS plan to discuss and review your goals, needs and supports. Your NDIS plan will always have a reassessment date so that you can have sufficient time to prepare and think about any changes you may want to discuss.
These meetings may be in person or over the phone. You can have a friend or family member attend or be with you if you like.
What to expect for your NDIS plan meeting
Your NDIS plan meeting will be with your planner or LAC. They will assess the details you provided and collaborate with you to create your initial plan. They will ask different questions about your current goals and goals to ensure the right plan and support i provided for you.
Some information that will be asked by you in your first NDIS plan meeting might include:
- Your personal details
- How you manage your day-to-day activities or how you would like them managed
- The goals that you would like to achieve
- What kind of supports you need in your plan
- How you would like your plan to be managed
During your meeting, you can ask for any questions to be repeated or explained better if you have any trouble understanding anything. If you have any questions or uncertainty after the meeting, you can also reach out to your planner or LAC via email or call to clarify.
If this is your first NDIS plan meeting and you would like to choose Just Plan Managers as your plan manger, make sure you let your planner know in this meeting! There will be no cost for choosing us to manage your funds.
What to expect for your NDIS plan reassessment
Your NDIS plan reassessment date will usually already be determined from your last meeting. The NDIS will contact you before the date to remind you of your meeting. Together, you and your planner will go through your current plan and can either extend your current plan, make changes to your current plan or create a new plan, depending on what suits your circumstances best.
Some of the questions that may be discussed in your reassessment meeting may include:
- What parts of your plan worked well?
- What parts of your plan didn’t work as well?
- Which goals were accomplished?
- What new goals do you now have?
- Has there been any changes to your current situation?
- Do you have any questions about the management of your plan and is there anything that you would like to change?
Should your circumstances change at any point throughout the duration of your plan, your NDIS planner or LAC can help you to reassess your support requirements and initiate a plan review to ensure your plan continues to be suitable to your evolving circumstances. Simply reach out to them directly to discuss these changes.
How to prepare for your NDIS plan reassessments
You may decide if you would like to undertake your NDIS plan reassessments either over the phone or in person, just ensure that your planner or LAC knows which type of meeting you would prefer.
Take some time to familiarise yourself with the questions above in the “What to Expect for your NDIS Plan Reassessment” section so that you will feel prepared when discussing these topics in your meeting.
You should also prepare the documentation, assessments and reports that may be required in your meeting. These may include:
- Any documentation from your service providers to show how they have been supporting your goals
- Your current support plans and any informal supports
- Any management plans you have
- Recommendations you have received from service providers
- Any quotes you have received from new supports that you would like to be considered or covered in your new NDIS plan
In a nutshell
NDIS plan meetings and reassessments are crucial parts of the NDIS planning process, ensuring that participants are continuously receiving the supports that they need to achieve their goal and fulfilling their aspirations! By actively engaging in these meetings, sharing their goals and needs to participate in these reassessment discussions, participants can ensure that their NDIS plan remains relevant, effective and responsive to their evolving needs over time.
Get in touch
We know that these meetings can seem daunting at first, but we here at Just Plan Managers are here to help navigate you through the process! If you have any questions, we’d love to help you out, call us on 1300 217 037 or email us at info@justplanmanagers.com.au and our friendly team will get back to you in no time.