What does NDIS stated supports mean?
NDIS plans come with a whole range of funding options, there’s different funding types, support categories and while some funds can be used with flexibility across a range or expenses, some funds cannot.
Funds that are allocated to services listed as ‘stated supports’ are not flexible. This means that the funding can only be used for the specific purpose to which they have been allocated or stated to be used for (the definition of the word ‘stated’ being “clearly expressed or identified; specified”).
So stated supports (also known as stated items) are an allocation of NDIS funds that can only be used for a specific expense and cannot be used to fund anything else (without the approval of the NDIS).
What are some examples of NDIS stated supports?
Examples of stated supports may include things like plan management, support coordination, meal preparation, residential aged care, assistive technology and linen services (just to name a few).
Why it’s important to know about stated supports
When viewing your plan via the Plan Partners Dashboard, it’s important to know that the ‘remaining funds’ displayed in your overview may include stated supports.
If there are stated supports included in your plan, you may think that your whole remaining balance is available for you to use for any expense, when this is not actually the case!
To check how much of your remaining funds are allocated as stated supports you’ll need to refer to your NDIS plan on the NDIS Participant Portal through myGov or by calling the NDIA directly.
How do I know if I have stated supports in my NDIS plan?
Simply refer to your NDIS plan for a breakdown of your stated supports, including specific funding allocation and remaining balances.
Can I change my NDIS Stated Supports?
If you have a stated support in your NDIS Plan that no longer meets your needs, requires updating or needs a review, there are a couple of things you can do.
for small changes you can ask the NDIS for a ‘plan variation’ review. Light touch reviews cannot be used to request more funding.
If the change is more significant such as requiring additional money in one of your NDIS budgets, you’ll need to request a plan variation.