NDIS Plan Management will Give You Sufficient Time to Concentrate on Other Things

It is important to have NDIS plan management, as it reduces the stress of financial administration associated with your NDIS plan as this also allows you to focus on your other support choices.

There are three effective ways to monitor and administer your NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) plan.

1. Managed independently: through this, you will have sole control and flexibility over choosing your service provider, including non-registered ones. However, it becomes too time-consuming practice, and you need to have a sound computer accessing knowledge. Also, you need to have a better and proper understanding of NDIS than others, if you plan to manage it individually make sure that you have a proper comprehend the hard work, effort, and time it will take to find yourself a good service provider.

2. Managed according to plan: This involves a middle medium to who will have the expertise and will be accountable for all your NDIS plan’s financial factors, though you will still have the freedom to choose your own services. However, the negotiation of rates will have to be referred to according to the NDIS Price limits. This option will eliminate the management burden on you.

3. Managed by agency: This will not require you to get involved as it will be NDIS agency managed, and it will act as your plan management guide, the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency), will become your personal plan manager handling all your finance and fun associated matters. This brings you less burden and less flexibility in terms of choosing your own services.

Is plan management essential for me?

If you are willing to maintain flexibility in your NDIS plan yet struggling to understand the complex system, or the burden of financial management then plan management turns out to be your ultimate solution. For more information visit the NDIS government website.

The final closure depends on you as to which kind of management model do you prefer for yourself just like your NDIS plan itself, or involving a plan manager is supposed to make it easier for you to attain all your goals.  Before that, you must question yourself the following things:

• Are you willing to use a non-registered NDIS service provider for any kind of support?
• Do you prefer flexibility in self-management, but find it very time-consuming?
• Do need assistance with any kind of financial task such as paying bills? Managing funds or even coordinating the service agreements?

If you have been nodding and saying ‘yes’ to all the questions asked, then you probably need a plan manager for yourself to get your plan sorted and done.

In what ways will an NDIS plan manager help me?

The NDIS plan managers are here to help you with your NDIS budget and get the maximum out of it. A plan manager in your case will help you develop plan and financial management skills. It will feel like having your own NDIS professional accountant to monitor all the financial factors of your NDIS plan. The NDIS plan manager will also ensure that you have all the insights about your NDIS budget. A plan manager will give you assistance in the following aspects:

• Paying your service providers at the right time.
• Coordinating service agreements with your support.
• Manage all your plan’s financial records.
• Communicating with NDIA about your NDIS funds.

Administering the financial side of the plan is time-consuming at times and draining so it is better to have a plan manager who will be handling all your stress points and will also have sufficient NDIS plan knowledge.

How do I find myself an accurate plan manager?

Transparency and availability must be the two main foundations to ensure the plan manager is right for you. You will want someone who will not only be efficient in his/her work but also be accessible for you to solve any of your queries. If you are a participant who is looking for plan manager support, you must consider many factors before choosing one for you Before appointing any plan manager, these are a few sets of questions you must ask:

• Do they have the potential of delivering the level of service you need to reach your goals?
• Are they going to be transparent in terms of sharing information and clearing queries?
• Will they be actively handling invoicing, payment, claim procedures, and budgeting?
• Can they be directly contacted?
• Do they have an in-depth understanding of the NDIS plan and funding?
• Do they use a platform that is user-friendly and available 24/7?

Complaints and feedback

If you have any issue or complaint regarding the plan manager’s service start with conveying the same to them. The issue can be resolved yet if there is no effective solution obtained then you can lodge a complaint against them at the NDIS commission.