NDIS pricing changes for 2026–27 are now in effect, following the Australian Government’s first formal NDIS pricing determination under the new NDIS laws. The new pricing schedules set maximum prices for NDIS supports and took effect on 24 September 2026. For NDIS participants, these changes are important because price limits can affect how much providers can charge for certain supports and how participants use their plan budgets. However, a change to an NDIS price limit does not automatically mean that a participant’s NDIS funding has been reduced. Pricing limits and participant budgets are separate parts of the NDIS system.
The NDIS has also started consultation on pricing arrangements for 2027–28, including possible changes to supported independent living, therapy, social and community participation, disability support worker-related supports and support coordination.
What Are the NDIS Pricing Changes for 2026–27?
The Australian Government has made its first formal NDIS pricing determination under the new NDIS legislation. The determination sets the maximum prices for NDIS supports for 2026–27, with the new pricing schedules taking effect on 24 September 2026. The maximum prices reflect the NDIS’s June 2026 pricing guidance. Participants and providers do not need to take any immediate action simply because the new pricing determination has been published.
For the official information, you can refer to the latest NDIS pricing determination.
What Are NDIS Price Limits?
An NDIS price limit is the maximum amount that can generally be claimed for an applicable support under the NDIS pricing arrangements. For NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants, providers cannot charge above the applicable maximum price. The NDIS pricing arrangements provide information about these limits and how they apply to different supports.
However, the maximum price does not mean providers must charge that amount. Participants and providers can agree on a price below the applicable maximum where appropriate. It is also important to understand that NDIS price limits are different from the total amount of funding in a participant’s plan. A change to a price limit does not automatically mean that the participant’s plan funding has changed.
Do the 2026–27 Pricing Changes Reduce NDIS Funding?
A change to an NDIS price limit and a change to a participant’s funding are not automatically the same thing. The pricing schedules establish maximum prices for supports, while a participant’s individual NDIS plan budget is determined through the planning process. It is also important not to confuse the pricing determination with separate NDIS changes to some support budgets from October 2026. The actual effect of pricing changes can depend on a participant’s plan, support category, provider pricing and how their funding is used.
STARR Care also has a separate guide covering NDIS Social & Community Participation Changes 2026, which may be useful for participants looking specifically at changes to those supports.
Who Do the New NDIS Price Limits Apply To?
The new NDIS price limits apply differently depending on how a participant’s NDIS plan is managed. The main management types are NDIA-managed, plan-managed and self-managed.
The current NDIS pricing information states that the maximum prices in the pricing schedules apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants. Self-managed participants have different arrangements, so it is important to check the current NDIS rules and individual circumstances when agreeing on support prices.
Before agreeing to support costs, participants should understand their plan-management arrangement and check the applicable pricing rules for the support they are accessing.
How Can NDIS Pricing Changes Affect Participants?
The impact of NDIS pricing changes can vary depending on the supports a participant receives, the price agreed with their provider and how their plan funding is managed. Understanding these factors can help participants make informed decisions about their supports and available budget.
1. Support Costs
The price charged for a support can affect how much of a participant’s available budget is used. Participants can discuss support prices with their provider and should understand the agreed rate before services begin.
2. Using Your NDIS Budget
A higher price for a particular support may mean that more of the available budget is used for the same amount of support. The effect will depend on the participant’s individual plan and the supports they access.
3. Choosing a Provider
Participants can discuss pricing with providers and ask questions about the cost of supports before services begin. Having a clear understanding of the agreed price can help with managing an NDIS plan.
4. Service Agreements
Participants should review the pricing and support arrangements included in their service agreement. For people looking for NDIS support services in South Hedland, understanding the services and agreed arrangements can also help when organising ongoing support.
What NDIS Supports Are Covered by the Pricing Arrangements?
The NDIS pricing arrangements cover a range of supports and services, with the applicable maximum price depending on the specific support item and circumstances. Examples can include disability support worker-related supports, Supported Independent Living (SIL), social and community participation, therapy and support coordination.
The current 2027–28 pricing consultation is also reviewing areas such as disability support worker-related supports, SIL, therapy, social and community participation and support coordination. These areas are being considered as part of the review, so any future pricing changes should not be treated as confirmed until the relevant process is completed.
For participants exploring available support options, STARR Care provides services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Access & Participation and Community Nursing in South Hedland.
Are More NDIS Pricing Changes Coming in 2027–28?
The NDIS has already opened consultation for the 2027–28 Annual Pricing Review. The consultation opened on 17 September 2026 and is scheduled to close on 1 November 2026.
The review is considering areas including participant outcomes, provider viability, quality, value for money and access. It is also looking at pricing for disability support worker-related supports, Supported Independent Living, therapy, social and community participation and support coordination.
At this stage, these are matters being considered as part of the consultation process, so any possible future pricing changes should not be presented as confirmed prices. Participants can follow the 2027–28 NDIS pricing consultation for official updates.
What Should NDIS Participants Do About the Pricing Changes?
Participants can take a few practical steps to understand how the new pricing arrangements may affect their supports. It can be helpful to check the current pricing arrangement for the support they receive, ask their provider about the rate being charged and review their service agreement.
Participants should also understand whether their plan is NDIA-managed, plan-managed or self-managed, and consider how the agreed support price may affect their available plan budget. If there is uncertainty about a particular support item or pricing arrangement, participants can ask their provider or NDIS contact for clarification. Most importantly, participants should not assume that a new price limit automatically means their NDIS funding has been reduced.
How STARR Care Can Support NDIS Participants in South Hedland
STARR Care provides personalised NDIS support in South Hedland and across the Pilbara, with services designed around the individual needs, goals and circumstances of participants. Support options include community access and participation, daily living support, personal care, Supported Independent Living, community nursing, mental health support and other NDIS services.
Whether you need help understanding your available support options or are looking to arrange ongoing NDIS support, STARR Care can help you explore services that are relevant to your needs.
Need Help Understanding Your NDIS Supports?
Understanding NDIS pricing, support budgets and service arrangements can be confusing, especially when pricing rules are changing.
STARR Care provides personalised NDIS support in South Hedland and across the Pilbara. If you have questions about accessing our services or arranging support, our team can help you understand your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can an NDIS provider charge less than the maximum price?
Yes. The NDIS maximum price is a ceiling rather than a requirement to charge that amount. Participants and providers can agree on an appropriate price up to the applicable maximum for supports covered by the pricing arrangements.
2. Can my NDIS provider automatically increase my support price?
A provider should not simply assume that a new maximum price means they must charge the maximum. The actual price for a support should be agreed between the participant and provider and should reflect the applicable NDIS pricing arrangements and service agreement.
3. Do I need to change anything because of the new NDIS pricing determination?
No immediate action is required simply because the new pricing determination has been published. However, participants should still understand the prices being charged for their supports and review their service arrangements where appropriate.
4. Where can I check the current NDIS price for a support?
The current NDIS pricing schedules provide the applicable maximum prices and support item information. Participants can use the official NDIS pricing information or ask their provider or NDIS contact for help understanding a particular support item.
5. Can NDIS pricing affect how long my funding lasts?
Yes. The price charged for a support can affect how quickly a participant uses their available budget. For example, if a participant pays a higher rate for an eligible support, more of their allocated funding may be used for the same amount of support.
6. Are NDIS pricing changes the same as NDIS funding changes?
No. NDIS pricing changes establish or update maximum prices for supports, while funding changes relate to the amount or structure of funding available in a participant’s plan. These are separate parts of the NDIS system.
7. Will NDIS prices change again for 2027–28?
Potentially, but the 2027–28 prices have not yet been determined. The NDIA is currently consulting participants, providers and the disability community as part of the Annual Pricing Review for 2027–28, with consultation closing on 1 November 2026.
8. Do the NDIS price limits apply to self-managed participants?
The current NDIS pricing information states that the maximum prices in the pricing schedules apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants. Self-managed participants have different arrangements, so they should check the current NDIS rules and their individual circumstances when agreeing on support prices.
What the NDIS Pricing Changes Mean for Participants?
The NDIS pricing changes for 2026–27 set new maximum prices for NDIS supports and came into effect on 24 September 2026. These changes are important for participants and providers because pricing can affect the cost of supports and how participants use their available plan budgets. However, it is important to distinguish NDIS price limits from NDIS funding changes. A change to a maximum support price does not automatically mean that a participant’s individual NDIS funding has been reduced.
The NDIS is also reviewing pricing arrangements for 2027–28, so further pricing changes may follow after the current consultation and review process. Participants should continue checking official NDIS information and discuss questions about support prices with their provider or NDIS contact. For participants in South Hedland and the Pilbara, STARR Care provides personalised NDIS support tailored to individual needs, goals and circumstances.
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