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provided to the NDIA, including progress reports for plan reviews, initial reports detailing therapy planning and provision, and any other report that is specified within the participant’s plan. Providers

can also charge for a portion of the time spent writing progress notes following the session and other non face to face tasks with participant permission as set out on page 18-19 of the current price guide.

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Capacity Building Supports For

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New NDIS price guide A new price guide has been released confirming a price increase for both therapeutic supports, and early childhood sup- ports, as well as more specific information regarding what non face-to-face activities therapists are able to charge for. There has also been an increase in the amount of travel time that providers are able to claim. The new price guide and support catalogue can be found on the NDIS pricing page and the Association has a price summary sheet that members can refer to. Multidisciplinary Team 15_049_0128_1_3 Registered Providers Non- registered Providers- Registered Providers- Non- registered Providers- Unable to provide service To be quoted Unable to provide service Price guide limits do not apply To be quoted Price guide limits do not $193.99 $193.99 # To be quoted Group Therapy - Group Of 3 - Other Therapy 15_059_0128_1_3 Registered Providers

Travel- Providers can claim up to 30 minutes travel at the hourly rate of the relevant support item both to and between participants in MMM 1-3 areas e.g 30 minutes travel from your office to the first participant, from participant to participant, and a final 30 minutes from your last participant of the day back to the office. Participants in MMM4 & 5 areas can be charged up to 60 minutes in the same way.

Cancellation- Providers are able to charge up to 90% of the hourly fee for cancellations made less than two clear business days before the appointment. Administration- Providers can charge for reports that must be

Managed $193.99

NDIS Pricing Guide for Therapy Services (As of 1 st July 2019) Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy And/Or Training (Incl. AT) – Other Therapy 15_056_0128_1_3

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As per the NDIS Terms of Business no additional charges are to be added to the cost of the above items, including credit card surcharges, or any additional fees including any ‘gap’ fees, or late payment fees. ^Self managed participants are able to use NDIA funds to pay fees which are greater than the price cap as set by the NDIA. # Plan managers are not able to pay fees out of NDIS plan supports beyond the price cap as set by the NDIA (as per the current pricing guide). Additional Claims: (These must be detailed in your service agreements) As per he NDIS T rms of Business no additional charges are to be added to the cost of the above items, including credit card surcharges, or any additional fees incl ding any ‘gap’ fees, or late payment fees. ^Self managed participants are able to use NDIA funds to pay fees which are greater than the price cap as set by the NDIA. # Plan managers are not able to pay fees out of NDIS plan supports beyond the price cap as set by the NDIA (as per the current pricing guide). Additional Claims: (These must be detailed in your service agreements) Travel- Providers can claim up to 30 minutes travel at the hourly rate of the relevant support item both to and between participants in MMM 1-3 areas e.g 30 minutes travel from your office to the first participant, from participant to participant, and a final 30 minutes from your last participant of the day back to the office. Participants in MMM4 & 5 areas can be charged up to 60 minutes in the same way. Cancellation- Providers are able to charge up to 90% of the hourly fee for cancellations made less than two clear business days before the appointment. Administration- Providers can charge for reports that must be provided to the NDIA, including progress reports for plan reviews, initial reports detailing therapy planning and provision, and any other report that is specified within the participant’s plan. Providers can also charge for a portion of the time spent writing progress notes following the session and other non face to face tasks with participant permission as set out on page 18-19 of the current price guide.

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