How to Prepare for Your NDIS Plan Ending

When your NDIS plan is ending or a review is coming up, it’s more than just a date on the calendar — it’s an opportunity to reflect, reassess, and realign your supports with your evolving goals.

While it’s natural to feel uncertain about what comes next, the good news is that with thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a smooth transition and avoid any disruption to your funding or services.

What Happens When Your Plan Ends?

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will contact you before your plan ends. If your new plan isn’t ready by the expiry date, your current plan will be automatically extended for up to 12 months to ensure there’s no gap in your funding or supports.

 

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare:

 

1. Know your Plan end date

Check your plan’s expiry date via the NDIS portal (myplace), your plan documents, or by contacting your support coordinator. Set a reminder 8–12 weeks before the end date to start preparing.

 

2. Understand automatic Plan extensions

If your new plan isn’t ready by the time your current one ends, the NDIS will automatically extend your existing plan for up to 12 months. This ensures your funding and supports continue without interruption.

 

3. Connect with your NDIS Support Coordinator

Reach out early to discuss:

• What’s worked well in your current plan
• Any gaps or challenges
• New goals or supports you may need

They’ll help you prepare for your plan reassessment and gather the necessary documentation.

 

4. Organise a Care Planning meeting early

About three months before your plan ends, it’s a good idea to organise a Care Planning meeting. Bring together all the disability support workers and NDIS providers who support you to discuss your progress, reassess your goals, and align on what should be included in your next plan.

This meeting helps ensure that:

• Everyone is on the same page about your goals for the next period
• Reporting materials are consistent and ready for submission
• You know what supports and funding to apply for in the next plan

When all providers are aligned and your documentation is strong, you’re more likely to get the outcome you want from your NDIS plan review.

 

5. Gather updated reports and evidence

Updated assessments from allied health professionals (OTs, psychologists, etc) are essential. Include:

• Functional capacity assessments
• GP or specialist letters
• Progress reports from providers

 

6. Reflect and Reassess

Think about:

• Which supports have helped you most
• Services you didn’t use
• Any changes in your needs or goals

 

This reflection helps tailor your next plan to your current situation

 

7. Book your Plan review meeting

If you haven’t been contacted by the NDIA, you can request a review by:

• Calling 1800 800 110
• Speaking with your Support Coordinator

 

8. Stay Calm and Reach Out

It’s normal to feel anxious, but you’re not alone. Support coordinators, NDIS plan managers, and service providers are here to help.