Requesting a plan reassessment: What’s changed?
The NDIS has introduced new rules for requesting a plan reassessment before your scheduled reassessment date. Less significant or short-term changes to your support needs are now unlikely to be enough to qualify for a new plan. You must now show that your disability support needs have changed significantly and that the change is ongoing. You’ll need to provide recent evidence and complete a dedicated plan reassessment form. Note: This article covers plan reassessments outside of your regular planning schedule. If you’re looking for information about regular plan reassessments, visit Preparing for your scheduled NDIS plan reassessment. The new rules for unscheduled NDIS plan reassessments. The NDIS has replaced its previous ‘Changing your plan’ Operational Guideline with two separate guidelines – one for plan reassessments and another for plan variations. Under the new rules for reassessments, if you need a new plan before your scheduled reassessment date: You must use the new NDIS plan reassessment request form The request can only come from you, your plan nominee or a child representative Your request must explain what has changed and why your current plan no longer meets your needs You must provide evidence of a significant and ongoing change to your
