NDIS Trials Outcome-Based Payments Hoping to Improve Efficiency, Rein in Costs

Published on September 27, 2024

The federal government has launched trials of an NDIS program aimed at being more results-oriented. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) currently pays providers for services, however, the new plan will provide outcome-based payments when certain goals are achieved. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said the pilot is aimed at finding better solutions for keeping the NDIS running smoothly. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) selected 31 providers who will share in $330,000 and participate in designing the blended payment options to explore how it will work best. Grants were made available to registered NDIS providers, focusing on providers of employment support for school leavers, supported independent living (SIL), and assisting younger individuals in residential aged care (YPIRAC)....

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