Plan management is how your NDIS funding is administered. There are three options: NDIA-managed (the agency pays registered providers), plan-managed (a plan manager pays invoices and tracks your budget), and self-managed (you handle payments yourself). Plan management is funded separately and doesn't reduce your support budgets.
Every NDIS plan is administered in one of three ways. You can mix them — for example, self-manage one part and have the rest plan-managed.
The agency pays your providers; you must use registered providers.
A plan manager pays invoices and tracks spending for you.
You pay providers and keep records, with the most choice and responsibility.
A plan manager is a provider who handles the money side: they pay your invoices, track each budget category, and send you statements so you can see what’s left.
Being plan-managed also lets you use unregistered providers, widening your choice while someone else handles the bookkeeping and claiming.
NDIA-managed is simplest but limits you to registered providers. Self-managed offers the most flexibility but means doing your own claims and records. Plan-managed sits in between — broad choice with little admin.
You can request plan management at your planning meeting. It is funded under Capacity Building (Improved Life Choices) as a separate amount, so it never comes out of your other supports.
Our team can explain your options and connect you with the right supports across NSW & VIC.
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