NDIS funding
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. It means you get to make decisions about your supports and who you would like to deliver them.
You can use your NDIS funding to pay for CPL Services. To find out if you are eligible for NDIS funding you can check out the information in the NDIS section of our website or read the links below.
NDIS Pricing
We understand you want to get the most out of your NDIS package and receive high quality services for the best price. That’s why, as a Registered Provider, we align all of our services to the price limit and conditions as per the current NDIS Pricing Arrangement and Price limits.
Pricing updates – effective 1 July 2024
From July 2024, price limits for all NDIS supports delivered by disability support workers will increase by 3.19%.
Price limits have been adjusted by the NDIA in line with the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) decision to increase minimum wages in awards and superannuation, ensuring providers can fairly compensate their workers.
NDIS have advised that the plans of NDIS participants will be adjusted in July 2024 with funding balances remaining as at 30 June 2024 to be indexed to account for these pricing changes.
In line with these price limit changes, the NDIA has released updated versions of the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and the NDIS Support Catalogue. These two documents set out the latest pricing arrangements and price limits that the NDIA has determined will apply to the provision of supports for participants in the NDIS from 1 July 2024.
These documents are intended to assist in understanding the ways in which price controls work in the NDIS. These documents can be accessed as per the links below:
Pricing updates – effective 1 July 2024
Our Price Promise is to never charge an individual more than the NDIS Price Limits. The NDIA reviews the NDIS Pricing Arrangements regularly and sets price limits that reflect wage inflation, market trends and ensure the NDIS remains sustainable.
Short Notice Cancellations
A Short Notice Cancellation policy applies to all services that CPL delivers except for services which are delivered under the arrangements of a Program of Support (which for CPL are currently Supported Independent Living, Suppot in Centres, Supports in Employment and Access Arts).
Short Notice Cancellations will apply to Support at Home, Support in the Community, and Short Term Accommodation services provided by CPL.
Where a provider has a Short Notice Cancellation (or no show), they are able to claim 100% of the agreed fee associated with the activity from the participant’s plan, subject to this NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and the terms of the service agreement with the participant.
A cancellation is a short-notice cancellation if the participant:
- does not show up for a scheduled support within a reasonable time, or is not present at the agreed place and within a reasonable time when the provider is travelling to deliver the support; or
- has given less than seven (7) clear days’ notice for a support that is delivered by a Support Worker.
Programs of Support Cancellations
The Programs of Support Cancellations policy applies to the services of Supported Independent Living (SIL), Supports in Employment and Access Arts only.
Providers claim against the plans of all the participants who had agreed to attend an instance of support in the program of support as though they had attended (whether or not they did) - as long as the provider had the capacity to deliver the support. Supports delivered as part of a program of supports are not subject to the short notice cancellation rules.
Programs of Support Criteria:
- The duration of the program is no longer than 6 months (unless specifically allowed for in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits; and
- Participants are able to exit from the program of supports without cost, subject to a notice period of no more than two (2) weeks.
- Providers and participants can agree to a new program of support at any time.
- Providers who offer programs of support must enter into an agreement with each participant specifying the program of support, including its length, exit rules and intended outcomes. These agreements must be consistent with this NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
- Providers cannot pre-claim for programs of support. Each instance of support in the program of support has to be delivered before the provider can claim for that instance of support.
Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP)
The Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP) has ceased from 1 July 2024. All services that were previously quoted at TTP rates have been adjusted to the non-TTP rates for services delivered from 1st July.
If you have any questions, please contact the following:
- For questions about NDIS pricing, price increases, adjustments to your plan to allow for the price increases or TTP – National Disability Insurance Agency, 1800 800 110
- For questions about CPL’s pricing - 1800 275 753
Other options
Fee for Service
If you are not eligible for NDIS funding or wish to access a service or support that's not covered in your plan, you can pay for CPL's services directly with cash, debit or credit card. If you wish to use BPay, you will be issued with an invoice.
CDMP (Chronic Disease Management Plan)
The Chronic Disease Management Plan offers people with a chronic medical condition access to Medicare benefits to cover allied health services, which help manage their condition.
Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services delivers payments and services to help people who have an illness, injury or a disability. There is also support to assist their families or carers.
Companion card
The Companion Card is available for people with disability who require lifelong attendant care support in order to participate in community activities and events. This card can help cover the costs of getting out and about with the support of a companion.
For more info, please visit here.
Disability Support Pension
This pension payment provides support for people between 16 and pension age who have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops them from working. Enquiries should be directed to Services Australia.
Home Care Package
CPL’s In Home Care services provide personalised health, wellbeing and support services to help older Australians stay living at home for longer. The fees apply to clients receiving a Home Care Package from the Australian Government and does not include the Commonwealth Home Support Programme funding fees.
For more info, please visit here.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme
Funded by the Australian Government, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides a range of entry-level aged care services for older people who need assistance to keep living independently at home and in their community.
If you are generally able to manage but just need some help with daily tasks to continue living at home, CHSP services may be right for you. These services might also be suitable if you have had a setback and need support for just a short period of time to help you get back on your feet.
For more info, please visit here.