{"id":17625,"date":"2020-07-15T07:27:01","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T07:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integritydisability.com.au\/?p=17625"},"modified":"2023-05-04T00:43:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T00:43:57","slug":"how-do-you-qualify-for-ndis-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integritydisability.com.au\/how-do-you-qualify-for-ndis-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Qualify for NDIS Funding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)<\/strong> allows people with a disability under the age of 65 to access funding for reasonable and necessary supports. Funding is given to the participant or their parent\/guardian, and they choose which providers supply the funded goods and services, and disability supports.<\/p>\n

NDIS funding \u201ccan provide people with disability with information and connections to services in their communities such as doctors, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries and schools, as well as information about what support is provided by each state and territory government\u201d (NDIS, 2020).<\/p>\n

People with a disability now have more options to participate and be a part of their community through learning, working, accessing supports, participating in community events, etc. and they no longer need to rely solely on the Disability Support Pension (DSP) or other mainstream disability services organisation.<\/p>\n

The NDIS has brought positive changes to the way disability support services are accessed and funded; people with a disability now have choice and control over the administration of their support services.<\/p>\n

How the NDIS Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The NDIS is managed by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The NDIS works according to the following process:<\/p>\n

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  1. Assessing eligibility: This involves using the Eligibility Checklist<\/a> to answer some simple questions to assess your eligibility for NDIS funding. These questions are just a guide, and the final decision is made by the NDIA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Applying for the NDIS: If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can ask to become a participant by completing an Access Request Form<\/a> or calling 1800 800 110 to make an Access Request over the phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Receiving an \u201caccess decision\u201d letter from the NDIA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Creating your NDIS Plan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Using your plan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Reviewing your plan and goals<\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              How Do I Qualify for NDIS Funding?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

              NDIS funding can be claimed by individuals who:<\/p>\n