” The NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. 

The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community. ” – NDIS

Find out more about NDIs in the link below:
More about NDIS

” Plan management is when a provider supports you to manage funding in your NDIS plan. These providers are known as plan managers. “- NDIS

More about Plan Management Here:

Choosing the right plan manager for you can be confusing as there are multiple providers in market. Are you wondering how to find the best plan managers near you? There is no hard and fast rule as to who the best plan manager for you is. But you can look at certain aspects of the plan managers to be confident in the one you pick.

Below are the few things you shall look in your plan manager.

• Plan Managers must be registered with NDIS.

Plan Managers you choose must be registered as there are threefold of choosing a NDIS registered plan manager. First, they go through verification audit to obtain the registration meaning you can trust on their systems, quality, qualification and expertise. Secondly, they can submit claims on your behalf in the online portal if necessary. Thirdly, they are well versed with the NDIS price guidelines and current standards.

• Financial expertise

If you choose a NDIS registered plan manager, they have already gone through a check by the NDIS commission in obtaining their registration. Further, you can look at the experience of the team, their experience in the industry and qualification/certification which can help you make the decision.

• Reaching out shall be easy

The plan managers you choose to manage your NDIS plan shall be transparent and easy to communicate. You shall be able to know the transaction and status of your line items. The plan managers shall be easy to communicate, and participants shall feel comfortable in reaching out to them.

• Yor Plan Manager shall provide Choice and control

While the plan managers help you manage your budget, they shall offer complete choice and control. A good plan manager provides you enough time to discuss with your family and decide instead pressurizing to signup at the initial meeting.

You can find more about plan management in the NDIS’s official webpage below:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/creating-your-plan/ways-manage-your-funding/plan-management#how-do-i-find-and-connect-with-a-plan-manager

Getting the funding for plan management

There are only a few steps involved in getting a plan manager:

1. Inform NDIS of you need and intention to have Plan management in your plan. This can be done before or after your plan is approved.
2. Wait for the NDIS’s decision on your request.
3. Choose your plan manager once you get the approval.

NDIS Plan management funds are separate from other support and services in your plan. Importantly, Plan management fees are standard for all providers and does not change between plan managers.

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