Transcript NDIS Presentation pack 2

ACT NDIS Awareness Package
Element 2: Eligibility
Agenda – Eligibility?
 Introduction
 Why do I need to know about eligibility?
 Who is eligible for the NDIS?
 How can people check their eligibility?
 What does this mean for our clients and consumers?
Why do I need to know about eligibility?
 Understanding the basics will help you talk about eligibility
with people.
 You can help people contact the NDIA about eligibility.
 You don’t need to decide who is eligible – this is the job of
the NDIA.
Who is eligible for the NDIS generally?
 A person may be eligible for an individual support plan if
they:
 Are under 65.
 Live in Australia as a citizen, permanent resident or hold
a Protected Special Category Visa.
 Live in a launch area during the trial and meet the rules
for that place.
 Have a permanent impairment and
 Cannot join in activities or do things without special
equipment (except for common items like prescription
glasses) or home modifications or
 Usually need help from others to join in or do things.
Who is eligible for the NDIS generally?
(continued)
 An impairment that is less on some days than others may
still be permanent.
 Early intervention may be available where:
 The disability is likely to be permanent.
 A child under 6 has a developmental delay.
 Early support will reduce how much help is needed in
the future.
 If a person turns 65 after accessing the NDIS they can
choose whether to stay with the NDIS or move to the aged
care system.
How about in the ACT trial?
 You must have been living in ACT on 1 July 2014 or
 Moved here after 1 July 2014 if the main reason for the
move is to get supports not provided by the NDIS (like
education, work, health care or family support) and
exceptional circumstances apply.
 The NDIA will look at the reasons for the move and the
impact on the person or family if they can’t access the NDIS.
 ACT access is staged. The transition factsheet shows when
people can access the Scheme here – it is aged based.
 When one person in a group home goes onto the Scheme,
other residents will go on the Scheme at the same time.
Are some people missing out?
 Some groups of people do not always get their fair share of
health and disability supports.
 This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, people living with mental illness, women,
people who have been in prison and people who are
homeless.
 Some of these people may not have thought they could be
eligible for the NDIS. They may need extra support and
encouragement to check if they are eligible.
 Remember: You don’t need to decide who is eligible – this
is the job of the NDIA.
What does this mean for our clients and
consumers? (Discussion Points)
 Do we have clients and consumers who do not know if they
are eligible?
 Do we know some people who might be missing out?
 Do we have clients or consumers who might think they will
not be eligible for the NDIS?
Where can I get more information on
eligibility?
 National Disability Insurance Scheme (Becoming a
Participant) Rules 2013
 NDIS Factsheet: Participating in the NDIS in the ACT
 NDIA website – Feedback, complaints and reviews
About participants and the NDIA
More information is on the NDIS website in the Participants
tab. This has important information about the first
conversation with the NDIA including factsheets and
publications:
 Factsheet – My Access Checker – Access Requirements
 Completing the Access Request Form
 Factsheet – Completing the Access Request Form
 Factsheet – Completing the Access Request Form
(existing clients of defined state disability services)
 Operational Guidelines on the NDIS website