What happens to the NDIS participant's AT when they die?

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• In general, the participant owns the assistive technology (AT) that the NDIS has funded for them.
• If a rental or leasing arrangement has been with an NDIS provider, the AT has to be returned to them.
• If the participant owns the item:
  • the AT becomes part of their estate upon their death
  • the estate manager can decide what to do with the AT
• If the participant was using NDIS funding to rent AT, the equipment must be returned to the provider because the provider still owns it.
• If there's a service agreement for the participant that covers the expenses of returning equipment early, the NDIS will cover those costs such as:
  • early return fees
  • shipping or delivery fees

Click on the link to find out more: https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/home/becoming-participant/leaving-ndis/what-happens-when-participant-dies/what-happens-participants-assistive-technology

If you need assistance with your NDIS plan, please reach out to us at: Life Balance NDIS Plan Management.