Will it cost me anything to work with a plan manager?

Here at Leap in! HQ, we are sometimes asked if plan management fees come out of your allocated NDIS budget.

Good news! The answer to this question is no. 

Having a plan manager costs you nothing extra and there are no out of pocket expenses to you. You will not have money taken from your NDIS funding either.

How? Because the NDIA supports plan management by adding extra funds to your plan to cover the cost of a plan manager.

Understanding all these terms can be confusing! If you need a refresher on what some of the key NDIS terms are, you can view The ultimate list of NDIS terms.

How do I choose to be plan managed?

Plan management is a choice you make about who will help you manage your NDIS budgets and pay your service providers’ invoices.

At your NDIS Plan meeting you will need to tell your planner (or local area coordinator) how you would like to manage your plan.

There are four options:

• Plan management
• Self managed
• Agency managed
• A combination of the above.

If you choose plan management and would like to work with Leap in! you will need to tell your planner or LAC that you endorse Leap in! as your plan manager.

The NDIS will add funding to your Capacity Building budget to cover the cost of plan management. This funding sits under Improved life choices for people on the legacy/older NDIS plans or Choice and control for people on PACE plans.

This budget is designed to help build your independence and help you reach your long-term goals.

What happens next?

The plan management costs that are covered under the NDIS may include:

• An initial one-time cost (per plan) to get you set up
• Supporting you as you transition to plan management
• Ongoing monthly fees

None of these fees come at a cost to you or reduce your NDIS funding amount.

Need more information or NDIS pre-planning advice?

Find out more about how to get plan management. Or call Leap in! on 1300 05 78 78 to have your questions answered, book your free NDIS pre-planning session or sign up to Leap in! plan management today.

First published 21 May 2019, revised and updated 19 February 2024.

Further reading

• Looking for an NDIS plan manager?
• 5 plan management myths busted
• What is a combination NDIS Plan and how can it work for you?