The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to Australians with disability to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. However, managing NDIS funding can be complex and challenging. This is where plan management comes in.
Plan management is a service that helps NDIS participants to manage their funding and access the services and supports they need. It is an alternative to self-management or agency management, and allows participants to have more control over their funding and the services they receive.
Plan management involves working with a plan manager, who is a registered NDIS provider. The plan manager helps participants to manage their NDIS budget, pay their providers, and keep track of their spending. They also provide advice and support on how to maximise the value of their funding and access the services they need.
One of the key benefits of plan management is that it gives participants more choice and control over the services they receive. Participants can choose their own providers and negotiate their own rates, rather than being restricted to a list of approved providers. This means that participants can access the services that best meet their needs and help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Plan management NDIS also provides participants with more flexibility and freedom. Participants can choose to work with a range of providers, including non-registered providers, and can access services that are not covered by the NDIS. This means that participants can access a wider range of services and supports that are tailored to their individual needs.
Another benefit of plan management is that it reduces the administrative burden on participants. The plan manager takes care of the financial and administrative tasks associated with managing NDIS funding, which means that participants can focus on achieving their goals and aspirations.
Participants who choose plan management also have access to a range of additional services and supports. These may include financial advice and support, assistance with managing invoices and payments, and support with managing service agreements and contracts.
It is important to note that plan management is not suitable for everyone. Participants who choose plan management must have the capacity to manage their own funding and make decisions about the services they receive. They must also be comfortable with managing their own finances and working with a plan manager to manage their funding.
To access plan management, participants must include it in their NDIS plan. They can do this by discussing their options with their NDIS planner and requesting that plan management be included in their plan.
In conclusion, plan management is a valuable service that can help NDIS participants to manage their funding and access the services and supports they need. It provides participants with more choice and control over their services, reduces the administrative burden, and offers a range of additional supports and services. By choosing plan management, participants can maximise the value of their NDIS funding and achieve their goals and aspirations more effectively.
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