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What is an Access Request Form? | NDIS

The Access Request Form is the form you complete to apply for the NDIS. You may also need to give them some supporting information when you submit your access request.

You can:

• download the Access Request Form (PDF 573KB) - note the Access Request Form is not compatible with Internet Explorer

• ask us to mail you the form by calling us on 1800 800 110

• make a verbal access request by calling us on 1800 800 110.

Your treating health professional will need to complete Section 2 of the Access Request Form or if you have existing reports or assessments, you can send them to us with your completed form

To put it simply, a registered service provider is someone who has registered their services and has been approved by the NDIS as a service provider. An unregistered service provider, has not completed this approval process but can still offer a valid service to participants.

To summarise, the main differences between registered and unregistered providers are: Unregistered providers working with self-managing participants are free to set their prices, whereas registered providers must adhere to the NDIS price caps You can access unregistered providers only when you have a plan-managed or self-managed NDIS plan.

What is choice and control in NDIS funding?

There are two main ways it does this: the choice of how your NDIS funding is managed and the providers who deliver your supports, and control over how you go about achieving the goals in your NDIS plan. So, when people talk about choice and control, they’re basically talking about the freedom to bring your NDIS plan to life in the way you want.

 

What does 'choice and control' really mean?

What does ‘choice and control’ actually mean? Under the NDIS, ‘choice and control’ is a term used to give participants power over the pursuit of personal goals, and the planning, engagement and delivery of supports. This means, you have ‘choice and control’ over where, when and by whom the supports and services you need are provided.

When do I need a service agreement with my NDIS provider?

When do you need to have a service agreement with your NDIS provider? Once you’ve found the right service provider it’s important to make sure you’re both on the same page. A service agreement is a great way to outline expectations between you and your provider.

 

5 benefits of having an NDIS service agreement

• 1. Delivery of Supports and Services A Service Agreement sets out the rights and obligations of both the service provider and the participant. As a participant, you need to confirm exactly WHAT, WHERE and HOW services will be delivered . ...

• 2. Measure Outcomes A Service Agreement should specify the outcomes to be achieved for the participant. ...

• 3. Pricing ...

• 4. Privacy ...

• 5. Cancellations and Changes ...