Changes can occur with the situation of an NDIS participant, and when this happens, an unscheduled plan reassessment may be required. Usually, plan reassessments are scheduled and this happens at the end date of a participant’s plan. However, a participant or an agency may initiate a plan reassessment mid-plan.
The NDIA allows unscheduled plan reassessments, as long as a participant can provide evidence of “significant and ongoing” changes to functional capacity or personal environment or situation. Back then, a participant simply needed to use the “change of circumstances” form to request a plan change. But now, the NDIA has a specific new plan reassessment form.
When a request is received, the NDIA will have 90 days to decide to reassess the participant’s plan. If a decision isn’t made, that means it is declined. Requests can be made by the participant, a plan nominee, or a legal guardian or child representative. Supporting evidence is also required for plan reassessment requests.