Capital Supports? Please explain?

Capital Supports include higher-cost pieces of assistive technology, equipment and home or vehicle modifications, and funding for one-off purchases you may need (including Specialist Disability Accommodation). Therefore, it is important to remember that funds within the Capital Supports budget can only be used for their specific purpose. It cannot be used to pay for anything else. The Capital Supports budget has two support categories: Assistive Technology and Home Modifications and these maybe included in your NDIS Plan

Stated supports – not flexible

Services listed as ‘stated supports’ are not flexible. This means funding has been allocated for a specific support or service, and you can’t use this funding for something else. Also, you cannot swap ‘stated supports’ for any other supports.

In-kind supports – pre-paid

What are supports in your plan that are listed as ‘in-kind’? It means the service has already been paid for by your state, territory or the Australian government.

Consequently, when you use an in-kind service, your existing provider will deliver your in-kind supports. You will not need to pay from them with your NDIS plan funds. Also, talk to your ECEI Coordinator, LAC or NDIA planner for your concerns about using a specific in-kind provider or service.

Additionally, more information on in-kind supports is available on the In-kind supports – participants page.

Quote required

Where a support is listed as ‘quote required’ additional information such as quotes and/or specialist reports will be required. Then funding can be made available in your plan.

If you are unsure, always contact the NDIS. Ask one of our Plan Managers at Plan Manage Assist to assist you 1300 199 960. enquiries@planmanageassist.com.au