In Australia, garnering the support you need for quality of life and financial support comes down to selecting a quality NDIS plan. But setting one of these can be tough to navigate, and a lot of slang is involved when entering the procedure.
During this time, it’s only genuine to feel overwhelmed with the choices in front of you or the kind of language present on applications, provider content, and general material. One of the biggest questions is the difference between a registered NDIS provider and an unregistered one. So in this post, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about these two options and which one is the excellent choice for you.
What is an NDIS provider?
An NDIS provider functions within the field to deliver services across factors, such as:
- Cleaning
- Psychology
- Physiotherapy
- Assistance with self care activities
- Clinical care
- Nutrition and more.
Based on your needs, a plan will outline which support systems are available to you through a registered provider. But to qualify for this certification, they must be registered with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Unregistered vs. Registered NDIS Service Providers
Organisations like Strive Independence are equipped with all certifications awarded by the NDIA. Because becoming registered is quite tricky, many businesses choose to go without this label – despite having all the skills and resources needed to provide the same level of service, such as assistance with self care activities in Australia.
It’s necessary to note that the quality of the solutions provided by these two types of organisations isn’t defined by whether they are registered or not. Sometimes it comes down to having the time and money to go through the hefty process required of these industry specialists.
The most significant difference for you as a client is how you’ve worked through the NDIA and NDIS; because of these two types of organisations – there are three potential management styles available.
For example:
- Agency-managed: You are handled by the NDIA and can only use NDIS-registered providers. They claim their invoices directly through the NDIS. If you are using a provider that isn’t registered, you’ll need to change to one that is.
- Self-managed: You are fully accountable for handling the payments and claims of your providers’ invoices. However, you can use both unregistered and registered professionals.
Plan management: If you are assigned a plan manager, you can use both providers. You can use the funding via NDIA to access your preference of professionals, so there’s no need to make claims or manage invoices/payments.
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