What can I use my low cost assistive technology (AT) funding on?
You may or may not have consumables and low cost assistive technology (AT) in your NDIS plan. If you have consumables funding in your NDIS plan they are part of your core funding. Consumables has the line item code starting with an 03.
Consumables funding is for everyday items that you may need because of your disability. This can include continence items and low cost AT and equipment. Consumables funding is for low risk items or equipment that will support you with your everyday activities and personal needs.
All products and items claimed from consumables budget need to be:
- An approved NDIS support
- Funded as part of your plan
- Meet the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria.
The NDIS may also require some evidence such as an assessment from an allied health professional to show that the items are necessary or recommended.
Some examples of consumables:
- Continence pads
- Pull up nappies
- Waterproof bedding
- Home enteral nutrition (HEN) as guided by an assessment by a qualified assessor
- Off the shelf disability related health equipment
Eg. slip mats, large print labels, walking sticks, shower chair, handrails and portable ramps.
- Hearing devices
Eg. vibrating smoke alarms, doorbells, vibrating alarm clocks
- Prosthetics and orthotics products
The NDIS website has further information on what can be claimed from your consumables budget.
Do I need to consider the cost?
Consumables being purchased under this category need to be less than $1,500.00.
Items over $1,500.00 may need to be included in your plan as an individual item, assessed and be claimed from the Capital Assistive Technology part of your plan (05).
Can I purchase items and get reimbursed?
Yes, if the items and equipment are approved NDIS supports, funded in your plan, and meet the NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria, we can reimburse you for the cost.
Sometimes it is easier and less expensive to purchase your consumables yourself, for example, nappies and pads from the supermarket. You can also be reimbursed if a provider will not send an invoice for payment and you need to pay upfront. |
Please send your receipts and proof of payment to ndisfinance@p2pqld.org.au for reimbursement. Please make sure the receipt or invoice has the ABN and business address on it.
The P2P Plan management team is always working on improvements to ensure that we can communicate effectively with all of our participants and their families.
We would love to hear suggestions from our participants, you can get in touch with the Plan management team by calling 1800 777 723, or by email at ndisfinance@p2pqld.org.au.