The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a national impairment scheme that offers financial help to Australians with specific types of disability. These individuals have to have an NDIS plan to receive the support. The support provided is necessary and reasonable for the recipients to reach their goals and aspirations. The NDIS providers who provide these services have to be registered. And remember, every beneficiary of the NDIS plan has the right to receive quality and safe services from the providers or the NDIS workers they choose for their plan. As you try to learn more about NDIS, here is what you should know about the registered NDIS providers.
Understanding Registered and Non-Registered NDIS Providers
A registered NDIS provider is a service provider who has undergone and satisfied the thorough government quality and safety criteria. They then get cleared and approved by the NDIS Commission as certified to offer NDIS services to individuals with NDIS plans. Any individual or organisation can apply to become an NDIS service provider. The NDIS registration also gives the beneficiaries peace of mind that the provider they are working with has been certified and thus is trustworthy.
On the other hand, a non-registered NDIS provider can still offer excellent services and be great at what they do as registered ones. However, they haven’t undergone the NDIS Commission evaluation and thus haven’t met their criteria.
The NDIS Code Of Conduct
This is a pacific directive introduced by the NDIS Commission for the NDIS providers and workers. It also includes all the contractors and employees within the NDIS agency. It’s a directive that promotes ethical and safe service delivery to beneficiaries. It provides clear, enforceable standards for safety and quality services and supports in NDIS. If you feel your NDIS provider isn’t following and maintaining the NDIS service Code of Conduct, you can contact the NDIS Commission and file a complaint.
Is It Mandatory To Use Only Registered NDIS Service Providers?
Depending on how you want to spend your NDIS funds, you can decide to use a registered or non-registered NDIS provider. However, the non-registered service providers don’t get paid directly by NDIS. Therefore, they will present their invoices to you, or if you are working with a Plan Manager, they will handle the transaction.
On the other hand, if NDIA is responsible for administering your NDIS money, you can always use a registered service provider. This, however, might be a bit challenging if you are already working with a non-registered service provider whom you trust and like because then NDIA will be handling your NDIS Plan. Moreover, if you wish to maintain your non-registeredNDIS service provider, you can encourage them to register with NDIA so that you continue working with them.
Advantages Of Becoming A Registered NDIS Provider
While both registered and non-registered NDIS providers serve the same purpose and can both help the beneficiaries with an NDIS Plan, being a registered provider comes with a bunch of advantages;
- There is a quicker cash flow because the payments go through the NDIS portal.
- There is higher quality service because of the NDIS’ stringent standards.
- There is easy access to financing from in-depth documentation requirements.
- You get access to NDIA-managed participants.
- Participants perceive as more credibly.
It’s never too late to apply for NDIS support. The process may be long and time-consuming, but the sooner you start, the sooner your eligibility will be decided. Additionally, as you wait for the approval, you can still get help elsewhere to keep you going. However, you will have to cater for these expenses from your pocket.
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