Preparing for a plan reassessment
With eligibility and plan changes rolling out through 2026 and beyond, a plan reassessment can feel daunting. Preparation is your best protection. Here are practical steps, and a reminder of your right to independent advice.
Get independent advice first
If you have a plan review or reassessment coming up, the Disability Support Guide recommends getting independent advice before the meeting. A disability advocate can help you prepare, attend with you, and make sure your voice is heard. Advocacy is free and independent of the NDIA.
Come with evidence
With eligibility moving toward a functional-capacity model, as UNSW explains, it helps to be able to show how your disability affects your daily life. Gather current reports from your treating professionals, and keep a clear record of the support you actually use and why it matters to your independence, health and participation.
Know what is changing and when
Some changes, such as reductions to social and community participation funding, are beginning earlier, while new eligibility criteria roll out over a longer period, as Better Care Delivered sets out. Our explainer on the 2026 changes covers the timeline in more detail.
Keep your own record
A clear, contemporaneous record of your supports - what happened, when, and how it helped - is powerful evidence at a reassessment. This is one reason a transparent, two-way record of every shift matters: it is your account, not just the provider's.
Learn from the NDIA's own sessions
The NDIA runs free participant webinars on choosing providers, understanding service agreements, and your rights and responsibilities. These are a useful, official way to prepare.
Sources
This article is general information, is dated 10 August 2026, and is not personal advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NDIA. For advice about your own plan, speak to your planner, a support coordinator, or an independent disability advocate.