What happens when I run out of funds?
Once your NDIS funding has run out in a support category we are unable to make any claims or pay invoices on your behalf for those supports.
If you use your funding before your plan ends, you will need to contact the NDIA to request a plan review (a few weeks before your funds run out). This is why it is very important to stay up to date with your budget.
Your NDIS funding sits with the NDIS, not us (your plan manager), and our job is to ensure the claims are being paid as outlined in your plan and within the NDIS guidelines.
Just remember, while we are hear to guide you and provide financial advice around your NDIS budget, it is your responsibility to make sure you are keeping up to date with your spending and that you reach out the NDIA well before you run out of funds to avoid being left without funding or supports in place.
Read our top tips below for how you can make sure you are spending on track:
How can I track my spending to make sure I don't run out of funds?
- Check your monthly statements - you will receive these on the 1st of every month via email. If you would like to have a copy mailed to your home address simply let our team know via email or call 1300 599 770.
Please go through these statements and ensure all claims and providers are familiar and get in touch with your plan manager if you have any questions. You can also download and view your latest statements at any time via the Plan Hero claim dashboard - click 'View my statement below'
View my statement
- Schedule a budgeting call - you can book a 1:1 funding review call with your plan manager at any time to discuss how you can re-budget for your plan, and what to do if you are using your funding to quickly or about to run out of funds. Simply CLICK HERE to login to the Plan Hero portal and arrange a call at a time that suits you
Book a budgeting call
- Login to the claim dashboard to view your budget live - you have 24/7 access to your live budget and can view claims/invoices that have been paid by Plan Hero via the claim dashboard.
View my live budget
Check your emails - You will receive budget alerts when you reach 60% and 90% of your funding categories. We we will also send you budgeting alerts via email if we notice you are overspending or at risk in a specific budget category. If you have any questions of what to do when you receive these email alerts, please reach out to our team at support@planhero.com.au, or call 1300 599 770.
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