Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to understanding the price limits and funding rules. With the release of the NDIS Price Guide 2025 and the upcoming NDIS Price Guide 2026, it’s important for participants and their families to understand what’s covered, how pricing works, and where to get help.
In this guide, we’ll unpack the key documents, pricing structures, and how PlanXpert—a trusted NDIS Plan Manager—can support you every step of the way.
📘 What Is the NDIS Price Guide?
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (formerly known as the NDIS Price Guide) is a comprehensive document released by the NDIA that outlines how supports are funded under the scheme. It helps ensure services are delivered fairly, transparently, and at rates that reflect market conditions.
The latest NDIS price guide 2025 covers:
- General pricing rules for supports
- Specific pricing for categories like Core, Capacity Building, and Capital
- Claim types such as travel, non-face-to-face, and cancellation terms
As we head into the NDIS price guide 2026, participants can expect adjustments based on inflation, updated support models, and sector feedback—ensuring the scheme remains viable and participant-focused.
📑 Key Documents Supporting the Price Guide
Understanding the full scope of pricing requires looking at several essential documents:
- NDIS Support Catalogue
Contains item-level price limits and details on what can be claimed under each support item. - Addenda to the Price Guide
Provides temporary changes, like those for COVID-19 measures or participant bereavement support. - SDA Pricing Arrangements
Outlines specific pricing for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). - Assistive Technology & Home Modifications Code Guide
Covers specific rules for equipment, home modifications, and consumables. - Disability Support Worker Cost Model
Details how the NDIA calculates pricing for worker-provided supports—ensuring fair pay and sustainable services.
These documents are updated periodically and must be read together for a complete understanding.
🔍 How Are Price Limits Applied?
Not all supports are priced the same. The NDIS distinguishes between:
- Price-Controlled Supports – Have set national or regional price caps.
- Quotable Supports – Require an approved quote in your plan.
- Unregulated Supports – Prices are agreed upon between you and the provider.
Price limits help ensure participants receive value and that providers operate sustainably. For example, in remote areas, higher price limits may apply to reflect local service delivery costs.
⚠️ Important: Agency-Managed Participants
If your plan is agency-managed:
- Only registered providers can deliver your supports.
- Providers must agree on prices with you—within NDIS limits.
- Pricing compliance is mandatory when submitting claims via the myplace portal.
🤝 How PlanXpert Can Help
At PlanXpert, we work closely with participants to make the most of their NDIS funding. Our team stays up-to-date with every change to the NDIS price guide 2025 and future NDIS price guide 2026 updates, so you don’t have to.
We:
- Track support categories and price limits for you
- Help you avoid overspending or underutilising your plan
- Ensure that your providers charge correctly and within guidelines
As your plan manager, we bridge the gap between complex documentation and practical day-to-day support, giving you clarity and peace of mind.
✅ Stay Updated
The NDIA regularly updates these documents. Always refer to the latest version available on the NDIS website. If you’re unsure which version applies or how pricing changes might affect your supports, PlanXpert is here to help you make sense of it all.
What is the NDIS Price Guide?
The NDIS Price Guide, officially known as the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, is a document published by the NDIA. It outlines the maximum prices providers can charge for specific supports and sets the rules around how supports are delivered and claimed under the NDIS.
What’s new in the NDIS Price Guide 2025?
The NDIS Price Guide 2025 includes updated pricing for supports, revised rules around claiming and service delivery, and changes in line with the Disability Support Worker Cost Model. It also reflects inflation adjustments and sector feedback to ensure sustainability and participant value.
When will the NDIS Price Guide 2026 be released?
The NDIS Price Guide 2026 is expected to be released by mid-2025. The NDIA typically updates pricing arrangements annually. Participants and providers should regularly check the NDIS website for updates.
What is the difference between the Support Catalogue and the Price Guide?
The NDIS Support Catalogue provides item-level price limits and indicates how each support item can be claimed (e.g., travel, non-face-to-face). The NDIS Price Guide explains the overall pricing framework and rules. Both documents must be used together for accurate understanding.
Can providers charge above the NDIS price limits?
No. Registered providers must not charge more than the price limits set in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, unless the support is not price-controlled. In all cases, the price must be agreed upon with the participant and be reasonable and necessary.
How does PlanXpert help with NDIS pricing?
PlanXpert ensures participants make the most of their NDIS funding by:
- Tracking price limits and support budgets
- Ensuring providers comply with pricing rules
- Managing claims and provider payments
This gives participants more control and less stress when managing their plan.
Are the NDIS price limits the same across Australia?
Generally, yes. Most supports have a national price limit, but some have higher limits in remote or very remote areas to reflect the increased cost of service delivery in those locations.
What are legacy supports in the NDIS?
Legacy supports are items that have been deactivated by the NDIA. They can no longer be added to new service bookings but may still be claimable under existing service bookings made before deactivation. These are listed in a separate tab in the NDIS Support Catalogue.
Final Thoughts
The NDIS price guide 2025 and the upcoming NDIS price guide 2026 are critical tools in managing your support plan. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. With expert guidance from PlanXpert, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your funding and how to use it effectively.