NDIS glossary
Plan management types
Self-managed, plan-managed, NDIA-managed
A participant can have their plan funds managed by themselves (self-managed), by a registered plan manager (plan-managed), by the NDIA (NDIA-managed) or by a mix of these. The choice affects which providers they can use.
Related terms
- Self-managedWhen a participant (or their nominee) manages their own plan funds, choosing providers, paying invoices and keeping records.
- Plan managementA Capacity Building support where a plan manager pays providers' invoices from the participant's plan, tracks the budget and keeps financial records.
- NDIA-managedWhen the NDIA pays providers directly from the participant's plan.
General information only
This is general information, not advice. NDIS rules change, so check ndis.gov.au or talk to the NDIA, your planner or an independent advocate before you decide.
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