NDIS replacement supports: What they are and how they work.
When the NDIS published its new support lists, it also introduced a new term: replacement supports. These are items the NDIS may agree to fund even though they aren’t on the NDIS supports list. Here’s what you need to know about the replacement supports NDIS participants can access and how to apply. What are replacement supports? A replacement support is a service, item or piece of equipment you’d like to use instead of a support already in your NDIS Plan. There’s an application process and NDIA approval is required before you purchase anything. If approved, you will be authorised to use part of your existing NDIS budget to buy the item. No extra funding is added to your plan. A replacement support must: Replace an existing support or supports in your plan Cost the same or less than the support it’s replacing Work the same or better for you Meet the ‘reasonable and necessary’ criteria and relate to your disability support needs What can be funded as a replacement support. The replacement supports NDIS will consider include five types of assistive technology. These are everyday items and devices that can support greater independence and reduce the need for direct support.
