What happens to the NDIS-funded supports when a participant dies?

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Once the participant passes away, their plan comes to an end. The NDIS can't pay for any supports or services obtained or provided after this time. If the participant's plan manager uses NDIS funds for purchases afterward, they'll have to give the money back. Similarly, an NDIS provider must return any payments they weren't supposed to get after the participant dies.

On other occasions, the NDIS can fund for supports that were scheduled or requested in writing before the participant passed away, as long as they haven't been paid for yet such as:

• return and payment for rented assistive technology, covered by a service agreement made before the participant's death
• assistive technology purchased by the participant but not yet paid for or received, following the payment guidelines of the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits
• home or vehicle modifications that are in progress but are not yet complete
• services that were purchased and given to the participant before they passed away
• cancellation charges included in a service agreement

The NDIS will ensure portal access remains open for 90 days after the participant's death, allowing claims for supports purchased before their passing.
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If you have any questions about your NDIS plan, feel free to get in touch with us at: Life Balance NDIS Plan Management.