What are they, how do I read them, how do I use them?
On the NDIS website there is the NDIS price guide, you can google or click the link below. Now we know where to look for them, what are they? NDIS line items are specific and unique numerical codes that directly link to supports or services within your plan. National Disability Insurance Scheme fund each line item.
Each line item in the NDIS price guide corresponds to a particular service or support that participants can utilize if it’s within the plan. On your plan there is 3 categories (or buckets of funding) and those line items will fit into those three categories: Core, Capacity building and Capital supports. For instance, 01_ line items link to Core budget.
It’s important to look at the description of each line item as it states what the support or service includes. It will include the maximum amount chargeable for each service. A description of the service. On the price guide on the NDIS, they also provide rules around who can charge from each service such as allied health professional qualifications.
Furthermore, understanding NDIS line items is essential for participants to make informed choices about the supports and services. We go over this in your budget monthly meetings to ensure we are staying within the budget!
If you look up NDIS price guide you can use navigators to easily find what you are searching. For example, If you open the PDF on your laptop ‘ctrl F’ will bring a search bar to the top. You can use this to search the description, line item or any relevant key words. If you need more assistance please contact us.
By understanding the NDIS price guide and line items, you can comprehend the system more effectively and advocate for the services that best meet your needs.
NDIS – https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangements