NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria: Everything you need to know.
Whether you’ve been with the NDIS for a while or are just getting started, you’ve probably come across the term ‘reasonable and necessary’. It’s the criteria the NDIS uses to decide which supports and service will be funded in your NDIS Plan. The reasonable and necessary definition changed in late 2024 when new laws were introduced about what can and can’t be funded under the NDIS. Understanding how these apply helps you use your funds in a way that meets the NDIS rules. Two types of supports in an NDIS Plan. An NDIS plan can include two types of supports: General supports such as the supports from an early childhood coordinator or local area coordinator (LAC): Services the NDIS provides or arranges for you to help you connect with mainstream, community or informal supports. The NDIS pays for these directly so you don’t have to pay for them with your plan. Reasonable and necessary supports: Supports funded in your plan to meet your disability related needs. The law outlines what can and can’t be funded. What are reasonable and necessary supports? Reasonable and necessary supports are the services and items the NDIS will fund in your plan. The NDIS may
