Description
Navigating the complexities of transport support can be challenging for NDIS participants in metropolitan areas. This service is designed to streamline access to essential community, social, and economic activities by providing flexible transport funding options.
Key Features
- Flexible Funding Management: Participants can choose from NDIA-managed, plan-managed, or self-managed options, allowing for tailored management of transport funds.
- Periodic Payments: Regular payments can be made directly to the participant’s bank account, enhancing convenience and financial planning.
Provider Support
Providers can recover transport costs when accompanying or transporting participants, aligning with specific NDIS guidelines. This includes:
- Negotiating additional transport costs, often based on distance.
- Claiming worker time for accompanying or transporting participants, subject to NDIS rules.
Travel Time Management
In metropolitan settings, up to 20 minutes of worker travel time per trip can be claimed for certain supports. It is crucial to separate these travel time claims from standard support claims, ensuring they reflect the actual travel duration.
Group Transport
For group transport scenarios, costs are shared among participants according to group ratios, promoting equitable distribution of expenses.
Core Supports Flexibility
Participants can leverage core supports for transport, depending on their funding management arrangement, providing adaptability to meet individual needs.
Maintenance and Compliance
To ensure compliance, both providers and participants should:
- Align claims with NDIS guidelines.
- Maintain accurate documentation and record-keeping for all transport-related claims.
This service empowers NDIS participants to effectively manage their transport needs, fostering greater independence and community engagement.
