Has Your Situation Changed? Here’s How an NDIS Early Plan Review Can Help You

Key Points

• An NDIS early plan review helps you make sure that your plan and the support services you’re getting are still aligned with your needs and goals.
• You can request an early plan review if your living conditions have changed, your health improved or worsened, you have new goals, or your current supports are no longer meeting your needs.
• AIIM Choices can help you request an early plan review by guiding you through the process of updating your NDIS plan.
• We’ll work closely with you to ensure that your plan’s inclusions are aligned with your unique needs, objectives, and conditions..

Summary

Over time, things change.
Various factors such as changes in living situations or health conditions can sometimes affect how participants utilise their funding.

If this happens they can request an early plan review to reflect their new situation.

A plan review can consider the support the participant needs and ensure funding is aligned with their revised needs and goals..

Outline

1. Introduction
2. What is an NDIS Early Plan Review?
3. Why Might You Need an NDIS Early Plan Review?
4. If I Run Out of Funding, Can I Have an NDIS Early Plan Review?
5. How Can AIIM Choices Help?
6. Ready to Update Your NDIS Plan?
7. Want Further Assistance?

Life is full of changes, and sometimes those changes affect the type of support you need. If you’re an NDIS participant, it’s important that your plan continues to reflect your current needs, goals, and circumstances.

This is where an NDIS early plan review can make a big difference.

At AIIM Choices, we understand how critical it is for you to have a plan that works for your situation—one that enables you to access the right support services and live as independently as possible. 

If your circumstances have changed, you don’t have to wait until your next scheduled plan review. Let’s take a closer look at what an early plan review is and how it can help you.

What is an NDIS Early Plan Review?

An early plan review is a process where you can request a review of your plan before your scheduled review date.

If your needs have shifted—whether due to changes in your health, living situation, or goals—a plan review allows you to update your plan so it better aligns with where you’re at now.

In essence, it’s a way to make sure you’re always receiving the right supports. The NDIS will assess your request and, if approved, your plan can be adjusted to reflect your current circumstances.

Why Might You Need an NDIS Early Plan Review?

There are many reasons why you might feel your current plan isn’t quite cutting it anymore. Here are some common scenarios where an early plan review might be the right move:

• Changes in your living situation: Maybe you’ve moved to a new home, or your current living environment no longer supports your needs.
  
• Changes in health: If your health condition has improved or worsened, your current plan might not be providing the right level of support.
  
• New goals: You might have developed new personal or professional goals that require different types of support services to achieve.
  
• Current supports aren’t meeting your needs: If you feel like the services you’re receiving aren’t enough or aren’t quite right anymore, it’s worth considering an early plan review.

There could also be changes in the availability of certain services or the introduction of new, better, or more appropriate supports.

Whatever the case may be, an early plan review ensures that your plan stays relevant and effective.

If I Run Out of Funding, Can I Have an NDIS Early Plan Review?

If a participant runs out of funding before the end of their plan, they may not be eligible for an early plan review. If your situation has not changed significantly, the NDIS would most likely not approve any early plan review.

However, if your situation has substantially changed, and your funds are being used at a faster rate than the plan allows, an early plan review may be appropriate to get you back on track. Like most things associated with the NDIS, a range of documentations are required depending on your situation.

How Can AIIM Choices Help?

If you’ve noticed that your current plan isn’t working for you anymore, AIIM Choices is here to help. We provide personalised support throughout the entire early plan review process, so you don’t have to go through it alone.

Our Plan Managers are experts in plan management and can assist you in a number of ways, including:

• Guiding you through the request process: We’ll help you contact the NDIS and request an early plan review, ensuring that all the necessary details are covered.
  
• Gathering necessary documents: We can help you gather the right documents, reports, and evidence to support your request.
  
• Supporting you during the review meeting: We’ll accompany you to your plan review meeting, offering guidance and expertise to ensure your voice is heard and your needs are accurately reflected in your updated plan.

As a trusted provider of NDIS plan management services, AIIM Choices takes the time to understand your unique situation. Whether you’re based in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Melbourne, or Wodonga, our goal is to offer support that’s tailored to you.

We believe in transparency, so you’ll always feel in control of your plan, with us providing expert insights to guide you through the process.

Ready to Update Your NDIS Plan?

If your situation has changed and you’re ready for an early plan review, AIIM Choices is just a call away.

We’ll work with you to ensure your plan is updated to meet your current needs, so you can continue living your best life with the right supports in place.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about how our Plan Managers can help you navigate the early plan review process. We’re here to help you take the next step toward a plan that fits you perfectly.

Want Further Assistance?

If you or someone you know needs help accessing NDIS support services, then make sure to reach out to AIIM Choices. We can serve as your personal guide in navigating through the application process.

Through our tailored Application Assistance service, we’ll help you become part of this government-funded insurance program, allowing you to access much-needed support.

Through our experienced and reliable Plan Managers, we’ll oversee the daily administration of your plan, which includes settling your invoices from service providers, monitoring your funding, and making sure that the supports you’re getting are aligned with your goals.

Contact AIIM Choices today to learn how we can help you create a better life through our Application Assistance and Plan Management services.

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