Why is the NDIS called an insurance scheme?

Key Points

• The NDIS was developed by the Australian government as a way to support individuals with a permanent or significant disability.
• Through the funding provided by the NDIS, eligible individuals are able to access support services designed to help them achieve their goals and become more independent.
• There are more than 550,000 participants this year, with many of them benefiting from the insurance program for the first time.
• Our Application Assistance service is designed to help individuals with disability become an NDIS member.

Summary

The NDIS is an insurance program developed by the federal government to support Australians with a significant or permanent disability. Through the funding allocated for each plan, participants are able to access much-needed support services aimed at helping them live more independently.

Outline

1. Introduction
2. What is the NDIS
3. How the NDIS Supports People with Disabilities
4. Benefiting from the NDIS
5. Want Further Assistance

Upon hearing about the NDIS for the first time, I was very confused around the reason around it being an ‘insurance scheme’. To me, this sounded very serious and crazy complicated. However, diving into the NDIS world a little further, I now know that it is actually a great way of looking at it with good reason behind it.

What is the NDIS?

Let’s go back to the start. The NDIS has been set up by the Federal Government to provide support for people with a significant or permanent disability.  You may have also heard of the term National Disability Insurance Agency or NDIA which is the agency responsible for delivering the scheme and looks after the administration of the NDIS. But let’s leave that for another day, shall we.

The NDIS stands for National Disability Insurance Scheme and is designed to substantially improve the wellbeing of people with disability and enable them to have more choice and control over the supports they want in their life, with the help of some much need money.

How the NDIS Supports People with Disabilities

The NDIS fund reasonable and necessary supports relating to a person’s disability to help them live an ordinary life and to reach their maximum level of independence, following their goals. This is all great isn’t it! So, what’s with the use of it being an insurance scheme? Well, think of it like this, the government has been kind enough to take out insurance for all Australians, so that if they meet the entry requirements and have a permanent disability, then they will be able to access those support services needed in order for them to be the best version of themselves.

Benefiting from the NDIS

This year there are over 550,000 active participants, with many receiving supports for the first time. The NDIS has been able to help all of these participants reach their potential and achieve their goals. This would never have been possible before the scheme.

A disability can happen to anyone – so as Australians we should be so proud to have a great system that allows support like this to exist. Go us!

It can also sometimes be put into the to hard bucket for some, but we are here to help in any way we can in order to make the process easier so you can get to achieving you own individual independence. Please contact us in order to start the process today.

Want Further Assistance?

If you or someone you know needs help accessing NDIS funding and 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.

Also, we are a trusted NDIS plan management provider that operates in Wodonga, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Perth. 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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