Every year, the NDIA reviews the prices that can be charged for many NDIS supports. This helps make sure pricing keeps pace with the cost of delivering support.
From 1 July 2026, the latest pricing updates come into effect. There are also some changes to how certain supports are claimed and invoiced.
You may notice changes to your provider’s prices, your Service Agreement or the way your invoices look.
Here’s what you need to know.
Why are providers talking about price changes?
The NDIA has released the 2026–27 Annual Pricing Review and updated Pricing Schedule.
These documents set the maximum prices that can be claimed for many NDIS supports. Some price limits have increased, some have decreased and some claiming rules have changed.
Not every support has been affected, so your providers may not need to make any changes.
However, some providers may review their prices from 1 July.
If a provider wants to change the price in an existing Service Agreement, they should discuss this with you first. It’s good to understand what is changing before agreeing to any updates.
If you’re asked to sign a new or updated Service Agreement, it can help to ask:
- What has changed?
- Why is the price changing?
- When will the new price apply?
- Will this affect my budget?
- Can I have the updated agreement in writing?
Important. If a provider invoices Leap in! for more than the new price limits allow, they’ll be asked to resubmit the invoice with the correct pricing which may delay payment.
Will my NDIS budget change?
The NDIA has said participant plans will begin being indexed from 13 July 2026 to reflect the updated pricing arrangements. ‘Indexed’ means the NDIA increases the funding in your plan to keep up with any price increases for your supports.
This means there may be a short period where your provider has updated their prices, but your plan funding has not yet been adjusted.
It’s also important to remember that indexation won’t affect every plan in the same way. It depends on the supports in your NDIS Plan and the price limits that apply to those supports.
If you’re unsure whether a pricing change could affect your budget, speak with your provider, plan manager or support coordinator before agreeing to any changes.
Why might my invoices look different?
From 1 July, some changes to NDIS pricing and invoicing requirements may affect what you see on your invoices.
Has the price of my allied health supports changed?
Most allied health price limits are unchanged. The following have been updated:
- Psychology: $252.99 per hour
- Specialist Behaviour Support: $252.99 per hour
- Dietetics: $178.99 per hour
- Exercise Physiology: $161.99 per hour
- Other Professional: $156.16 per hour
- Orientation and Mobility Specialist: $156.16 per hour (new service type)
Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Social Work, Art Therapy and Music Therapy are unchanged.
Providers will also use new support item codes for some services – including provider travel, telehealth, non-face-to-face supports, reports and short notice cancellations.
Your invoices may look a little different as a result, but the supports you receive won’t change because of these updates.
Do SIL changes affect me?
There are also new invoicing and registration requirements for Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers.
From 1 July, SIL providers must use a new support item when invoicing for SIL supports and meet updated registration requirements.
From 1 October 2026, plan managers are required to reject SIL invoices from providers that are not NDIS registered and have not applied for registration.
If you or someone you support lives in SIL, it’s worth asking your provider whether their pricing has been updated, and whether this affects your invoices or Service Agreement.
Does this affect my Short Term Respite supports?
There are also changes to how Short Term Respite (STR) is invoiced.
Previously, accommodation and disability supports were often combined into a single daily rate.
From 1 July, these costs will generally appear as separate line items on your invoice so you can see more detail about what’s included.
Although your invoice may look different, it doesn’t necessarily mean your supports have changed.
If you’re unsure about any charges, ask your provider to explain them before approving the invoice.
5 things you can do now.
Most of these changes will be managed by providers behind the scenes. There are still a few simple things you can do to stay informed.
- Read any emails or updates from your providers
- Check any changes to your Service Agreement before agreeing to them
- Ask your provider to explain any new prices or support item codes
- Review your invoices so you understand what you’re being charged for
- Ask for help if you’re unsure how a change may affect your NDIS Plan.
Need help understanding your plan?
Changes to pricing, Service Agreements and invoices can sometimes raise questions, particularly when several updates happen at the same time.
If you’re unsure how these changes could affect your NDIS Plan or budget, the Leap in! Crew is here to help. Our Understand your plan can help you make sense of your plan, how your budgets work and what questions to ask your providers.
If you’d like to speak with the Leap in! Crew, call 1300 05 78 78 or visit our website to get in touch.
