Benefits of Managing Your NDIS Plan Independently

When you receive funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you have three primary options for managing it: agency-managed, plan-managed, or self-managed. Your choice depends on your preferences, goals, and support requirements.

Self-managing your NDIS plan grants you the freedom to select the supports that align with your plan goals. This empowers you with the flexibility and choice to:

- Choose your preferred support workers
- Schedule support sessions at your convenience
- Negotiate rates with support workers
- Manage your NDIS funding and budget according to your preferences.

Here are some advantages of self-managing your NDIS plan:

1. Increased Choice and Control: Self-management empowers you to control every aspect of your life, allowing you to decide who, what, when, where, and how support is provided.

2. Engagement of Non-Registered Providers: As a self-manager, you can procure support from any business entity, not limited to registered disability service providers. This includes companies, charities, independent contractors, and more.

3. Transparent Fund Usage: Managing your own NDIS funding provides transparency regarding invoicing, payments, expenses, and claims. You can easily track how and where your funds are utilized.

4. Elimination of Unnecessary Fees: With self-management, there are no unexpected or hidden fees, as you bypass intermediaries.

5. Complete Control: Being a self-manager means having full control over your support journey, ensuring tasks are completed promptly without reliance on external entities.

6. Potential for Increased Support Hours: Self-managed participants can negotiate rates with support workers without being restricted by NDIS price limits, potentially leading to more support hours.

However, self-management also comes with responsibilities, such as:

- Purchasing supports that align with your NDIS plan goals.
- Establishing agreements with service providers.
- Managing budgets effectively, including keeping detailed records of transactions.
- Ensuring timely payment for support.
- Maintaining records of invoices and receipts for auditing purposes.
- Managing your support team effectively.

Different Company offers a platform for self-managed NDIS participants to directly engage independent support workers. Through Disability Providers, you have the autonomy to choose who supports you, when and where they provide support, and how much you pay. Additionally, Disability Providers provide safeguards through a stringent approval process and comprehensive insurance for support workers.

You can book support workers on Disability Providers either by searching for them directly or by posting a job ad to specify your support needs. This tailored approach ensures you find the support that best meets your requirements. Ready to embark on your journey towards independence with Disability Providers? Begin today.