What is NDIS Plan Management?
Plan managers are NDIS-registered providers who support participants to manage the funding in their NDIS Plans. We work with you to:
- Manage and maximize your budget
- Deal with your providers and work with your support coordinators
- Speak with the NDIA about your claims whenever there‘s an issue
- Process your invoices and paperworks
- Offer independent guidance and support
- Provide accurate and compliant financial reporting of your NDIS plan
Who’s who in the NDIS
Getting your head around the people and roles associated with the NDIS can be challenging. Here we cover the main job titles you may come across and what they do.
Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) are local organisations working in partnership with the NDIA. LACs can help you to understand and access the NDIS, create your plan, implement your plan and review your plan.
NDIS Planners
NDIS Planners are employed directly by the NDIA and can approve NDIS plans. This means their decisions about supports are made in line with NDIS legislation.
Plan Manager
A Plan Manager is an organisation or individual who helps you with the financial and administrative aspects of your NDIS Plan. You choose how to best use your budgets to help you meet your goals, but with support to manage your funds and pay your bills.
Support Coordinator
A Support Coordinator can help you understand and implement your NDIS Plan. They can connect you with providers and negotiate rates and service agreements on your behalf. If you need additional support funding for support coordination is included in your NDIS Plan.
Early Childhood Partner
An Early Childhood Partner, previously known as an ECEI Partner, is who to contact if you, or a medical professional, have concerns with your child’s development (under 7 years old). They can assist parents and guardians in creating a plan for the child’s supports, apply for the NDIS if required, as well as provide information and referrals.
Registered Provider
A registered provider is an individual or a business that is registered with the NDIS to provide supports or services to people on the NDIS. Registered providers need to go through a series of checks to ensure they meet NDIS guidelines.
Unregistered Provider
An unregistered provider is an individual or business that provides supports or services and is not registered with the NDIS (although they are required to follow the NDIS Code of Conduct). Some examples include private businesses, online stores, retail shops, and some allied health professionals.
What kind of plan management is best for me?
| NDIA Managed | Self Managed | Plan Managed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use any provider | Must be NDIS registered. | ||
| Process invoices on your behalf. | |||
| Budget plan. | |||
| Comply with price guide. | |||
| Monthly statements | |||
| Flexibility | Limited Flexibility | Most flexible | Flexible |
| Responsibility | Least | Most | Flexible |