Important NDIS Pricing Updates: What You Need to Know for Your Plan (Effective July 1, 2025)
Here at AkinCare Support & Services, we believe in empowering our participants with clear, timely information. As your trusted NDIS partner, we want to ensure you're fully informed about the upcoming NDIS pricing changes, which come into effect on July 1, 2025. These adjustments are part of the NDIA's ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable, equitable, and transparent scheme for everyone.
We understand that changes can sometimes feel a bit daunting, but rest assured, AkinCare is here to help you navigate these updates smoothly. Our goal is to ensure you continue to receive the high-quality, personalised support you deserve.
What's Changing and What Does It Mean for YOU?
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL), previously known as the Price Guide, are being updated with a few key shifts. Here's a breakdown of what's most relevant to you as a participant:
1. Core Supports are Increasing – Good News!
What's Happening: Funding for your Core Supports, such as personal care, daily living assistance, and community participation (the services AkinCare specialises in!), is set to increase by approximately 4.36%.
What it Means for Your Plan: The great news is that your NDIS plan will be automatically adjusted by the NDIA in mid-July to reflect this increase. This means you generally don't need to do anything to receive this uplift. This increase helps to cover the rising costs of wages for our dedicated support workers, ensuring we can continue to attract and retain the best team to support you.
2. Adjustments to Allied Health Therapy Pricing:
What's Happening: There are some changes to the maximum prices for certain allied health therapies. Some, like physiotherapy, dietetics, and podiatry, will see a slight reduction in their maximum hourly rates, while psychology services will see a small increase. The aim here is to align NDIS pricing more closely with general market rates for these services, ensuring value for money across the scheme.
What it Means for Your Plan: If your plan includes funding for these therapies, it's a good idea to:
Discuss with your current therapists: Ask if these changes will affect their service delivery or pricing for you.
Connect with your AkinCare Support Coordinator: If you have one, they can help you understand how these changes might impact your current therapy arrangements and explore options if needed. Remember, our Plan Coordination service is designed to help you maximise your funding and connect with the right providers.
3. Plan Management Funding Changes:
What's Happening: The NDIA has made some adjustments to plan management funding, including the removal of the "critical establishment" fee and rural and remote pricing differences.
What it Means for Your Plan: If you utilise a Plan Manager, these changes may impact how they bill for their services. It's always a good practice to touch base with your Plan Manager to understand any adjustments to your service agreement.
4. Clearer Rules for Providers:
What's Happening: The updated PAPL provides clearer instructions for how providers can bill for various services, including travel, administration time, and cancellations. There are also new guidelines for non-face-to-face work (like report writing).
What it Means for Your Plan: These clearer rules aim to increase transparency and consistency across the NDIS, ensuring you receive fair and understandable billing for the supports you receive. AkinCare is committed to adhering to all NDIS guidelines to ensure you always receive the best possible service.
AkinCare is Here to Support You
At AkinCare Support & Services, our mission is to provide high-quality, reliable, and person-centred support. We are like family, and your well-being and understanding of your NDIS plan are paramount to us.
Here's how AkinCare can help you with these changes:
Understanding Your Funding: Our team can help you understand how these price limits apply to your specific plan and how to best utilise your budget.
Connecting with Services: If you have concerns about accessing specific therapies due to pricing adjustments, we can assist you in exploring alternative providers or discussing your options.
Ongoing Communication: We are committed to open communication and will continue to keep you informed of any further updates from the NDIS.
What You Can Do Now:
Don't Panic! The NDIS is designed to adapt to your needs, and these changes are part of that evolution.
Check Your Plan in Mid-July: While the core support increase is automatic, it's always a good idea to check your NDIS plan in mid-July to confirm the update.
Talk to AkinCare: If you have any questions or concerns about how these changes might impact your current or future supports, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our friendly team is here to help.
We are dedicated to ensuring you continue to thrive with the support you need and deserve. These NDIS pricing updates are a step towards a more sustainable and equitable scheme, and AkinCare Support & Services is here to guide you through every step of the way.
Contact AkinCare Support & Services today if you have any questions or would like to discuss your NDIS plan. We're always here to help!
