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national disability insurance scheme
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themandarin.com.auscience33 days ago
Senate inquiry told 240,000 people will exit National Disability Insurance Scheme
A Senate inquiry heard that 240,000 current participants and 110,000 future applicants will lose access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme under proposed government changes. The health, disability and ageing department provided the figures during the final hearing.
The Guardianpolitics63 days ago
Australians Must Exhaust Treatment Options to Access NDIS Under Proposed Rules
Proposed legislation would require people with disabilities to exhaust all appropriate treatment options before becoming eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, starting in 2028. The changes form part of a broader overhaul aimed at reducing the program's costs, whi…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld82 days ago
Australia Plans New NDIS Eligibility Criteria Affecting 160,000 Participants
Australia's disability minister announced changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, shifting eligibility from specific diagnoses to functional capacity assessments. An estimated 160,000 participants with milder needs will transition to state programs starting in 2028.