New NDIS eligibility rules will cut 240,000 participants from scheme in four years, documents reveal
Summary
The Australian government plans to change the rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will reduce the number of people receiving support by about 240,000 over four years. These changes will tighten who can join the scheme and reduce funding for community activities, aiming to save nearly $38 billion.Key Facts
- New eligibility rules for the NDIS will start on January 1, 2028.
- The number of participants is expected to drop from a peak of 817,000 next year to about 598,000 by 2031.
- About 241,000 current participants will no longer receive NDIS support by 2031.
- The government plans to base eligibility on a person’s ability to function, not just on their diagnosis.
- Funding cuts to social and community participation supports will save $13.2 billion over four years.
- These participation funds help disabled people join community events and reduce isolation.
- New state-based disability support networks will be created for those excluded from the NDIS.
- The government says these changes are needed to control the rising cost of the scheme, projected to reach $117 billion annually in 10 years without reforms.
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