The government is expected to announce further changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) this week, focused on containing the rising number of participants and the growth in costs, and cracking down on fraudulent activities.
The Coalition has also signalled some suggested focus areas for reform, centred on three pillars:
- a real-time payment system that can verify claims before funds are released
- a stronger registration system with greater requirements for providers who deliver more risky types of care
- a commitment to slashing “red tape”.
