The NDIA have released information about their annual pricing review for 2026-27. These changes will come into effect from 1st July 2026 and we’ve broken it down for you.
What are the key changes?
Disability Support Workers maximum price increased to align with the SCHADS Award increase.
Most allied health service pricing stayed the same except for Psychology and Specialist Behaviour Support rates which increased and Dietician, Exercise Physiology and Other professionals rates which were reduced.
Allied health services now have dedicated support item numbers for additional services such as non-face-to-face services, travel and reporting, meaning these are no longer bundled with the direct service claim and must instead be claimed separately using the correct support item number.
This helps the NDIA see exactly what is being claimed during the service and each component of services aligns to the appropriate pricing rules. As part of this update, different price limits apply to the provider travel component to reflect the change to the rules made during the 2025 pricing update.
It is important that providers include these new support item numbers in their invoice. Using the appropriate item numbers is essential to ensure claims align with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and can be processed without delay.
Short Term Accommodation (STA) is being restructured, changing from a standard all-inclusive day rate, to now splitting out the cost of the support worker and the cost of the accommodation. This means that separate support item numbers are to be used when claiming for the hours a support worker has worked and the actual accommodation costs for the participant and support worker (if necessary). Support worker cots must be invoiced based on the hours worked, rather than applying a flat daily rate.
This change improves transparency in how STA supports are delivered and ensures that each cost component aligns with the correct pricing limits and claiming rules. As a result, providers will need to ensure their invoicing clearly reflects these separate elements to remain compliant and avoid processing delays.
Nursing and capital supports will have a price cap increase.
Support Coordination and Plan Management have remained the same as previous years.
It is proposed that Social, Community and Civic Participation pricing is split between registered and unregistered providers, and the NDIA is recommending a reduction in prices for those providers who are unregistered by 10%, however not taking effect until 1 January 2027.
What does this mean for me as a NDIS participant?
The pricing review does not change your NDIS plan or funding, however the change in pricing may mean you can get more or less support for the same price. Your providers may discuss a price change with you, but you must agree to a change in your service agreement before they can change the price they charge you.
What does this mean for me as a provider?
You should review the NDIS pricing schedule prior to 1 July 2026, ensuring you understand where it impacts your business, you may need to adjust the pricing you are charging for services. You must notify the participant you are supporting and get their approval prior to changing the price of your service.
More information
Read more about the pricing review on the NDIS website.
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