NDIS plan management explained
Your NDIS plan can be managed three different ways. The right choice depends on how much admin you want to handle and which providers you want access to.
Your three plan management options
- Plan-managed: a plan manager pays your providers and tracks your budget
- Self-managed: you receive funds and pay providers directly
- Agency-managed (NDIA-managed): the NDIA pays NDIS-registered providers on your behalf
Plan-managed
A plan manager is a registered provider who pays your invoices, tracks your budget and gives you monthly statements. You can use both NDIS-registered and unregistered providers, which gives you more choice.
Plan management is funded separately in your plan, at no cost to you.
Self-managed
You receive funds from the NDIA and pay providers directly. You have the most choice and flexibility — including non-registered providers — but you handle invoices, claims and record-keeping yourself.
Agency-managed
The NDIA pays your providers directly. You can only use NDIS-registered providers, which limits choice in some service categories.
How My Care Link Australia can help
Whether you're plan-managed, self-managed or agency-managed, we can match you with providers that fit your plan type and your area — at no cost.
This guide is general educational information only. It is not medical, legal or financial advice. For decisions about your individual situation, please speak with the appropriate qualified professional.
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