New NDIS Rules – Plan Variation Reassessment

New NDIS Rules Alert! 

Last week, the Department of Social Services (DSS) released two new NDIS Rules, and we’re here to break it down for you. Today, let’s focus on Plan Variations and Reassessments—a crucial update for participants navigating changes in their support needs.

🔍 Key Highlights:

• Plan Variation: Adjustments to your existing plan without replacing it. Ideal for urgent or temporary needs like crisis funding or minor updates (e.g., adding a new support).
• Plan Reassessment: A complete overhaul of your plan with a new end date. This is for more significant, long-term changes in your circumstances.

💡 What You Need to Know:

• Variations can address emergencies, functional capacity changes, or life transitions (e.g., starting a new job or university).
• Reassessments consider major life events, shifts in informal supports, or compensation changes.
• These rules apply to current plans—new framework plans are expected later this year.

🚨 NDIS Plan Variation: Crisis & Emergency Funding 🚨

Need urgent changes to your NDIS plan? Here’s what you need to know:

✅ Significant changes in support needs
✅ Changes in functional capacity, informal supports, or living arrangements
✅ Support needed for a specific time or as a one-off
✅ Urgent plan changes required
✅ NDIS is the best funding source

Remember:

• Temporary or permanent changes possible
• Minor variations for specific supports
• Plan reassessment date can be adjusted

Don’t wait! If you’re facing a crisis, reach out to your NDIS planner ASAP. Your support matters, and we’re here to help you navigate these changes.