Why Your Approval Is Required for All Expenses

When managing your NDIS plan, your approval is an important step before any expense is made. This process helps ensure that your supports are tailored to your needs, stay within your plan’s budget, and meet the scheme’s rules. It also helps protect your plan’s funding so it can support you effectively over time.

Why is approval necessary?

The NDIS has rules and guidelines about how funds are used. These rules help make sure your plan is used appropriately and that supports are reasonable and necessary. By approving expenses before they are paid, you help confirm that the support or service fits your goals and needs. It also allows you to review the details, such as costs and service providers, to make sure everything is correct.

How does approval work?

• Provider submits an invoice: After delivering a support or service, your provider submits an invoice for payment.

• Plan manager reviews: Your plan manager checks the invoice to ensure it matches your approved supports, within your budget, and complies with NDIS rules.

• Approval required: Once verified, your plan manager approves the expense before payment is made. This step confirms that the expense is reasonable and necessary under your plan.

• Payment is processed: After approval, the invoice is paid from your plan funds.

Why is this important for you?

This process gives you control over your supports and ensures your funds are used appropriately. It also helps prevent errors or misuse of funds, giving you peace of mind that your plan is being managed correctly.

Remember, your approval is a key part of making sure your NDIS plan works well for you. If you have questions or need help with approvals, your support coordinator or plan manager can assist you every step of the way.