National Disability Insurance Scheme (AOS_2)

Question 1

NDIS definition

Answer 1

• the NDIS is implemented by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) that provides services and support for Australians and permanent residents with permanent disabilities who are under the age of 65, as well as their families and carers, in order to help them live as normal a life as possible

Question 2

NDIS funding

Answer 2

• the NDIS is funded by a 0.5% levy by the Commonwealth Government, raising the Medicare levy to 2.5%

Question 3

NDIS advantages

Answer 3

• has individualised plans for those under the age of 65 with permanent disabilities
• is completely funded (i.e. no out-of-pocket costs)
• also helps their families and carers

Question 4

NDIS limitations

Answer 4

• not all people with disabilities are eligible
• incurs an extra taxation levy
• can be quite a complicated process to receive approval into the scheme

Question 5

NDIS sustainability

Answer 5

• the 0.5% levy makes the scheme more financially sustainable
• was introduced in stages over 3 years (2013-2016) meaning it was tested in different places to ensure it was worth rolling out

Question 6

NDIS access

Answer 6

• provision of funds makes more services accessible to people to make disabilities e.g. medications

Question 7

NDIS equity

Answer 7

• available to all Australian residents

- individualised plans aid each persons needs