As a self-manager, you’re responsible for choosing how much to pay for your NDIS supports. You can negotiate the price of your support with your provider and shop around to find the best value.
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits are used to set the funding in your plan. They can be helpful when you are working out what you’re willing to pay for a support.
Price limits are the maximum prices that registered NDIS providers can charge for specific supports.
You can negotiate prices that are lower than the prices in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. You can also choose to purchase supports at a higher cost.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to make sure the funding in your plan lasts for the length of your plan and is spent in line with any funding periods or funding component amounts in your plan.
It’s a good idea to compare prices of similar supports from different providers to make sure you get the best value.
When deciding how much to pay for a support, think about:
- Value for money: Is the cost of the support reasonable when you think about the benefit you will get? Are there other supports that still meet your needs and cost less?
- Quality: Is the quality of the support high and will it help you pursue the goals in your plan?
- Quantity: How much support will you need for the duration of your plan and how often will you need it?
- Budget: How much funding do you have available in your NDIS plan, and can you afford the support within your budget?