NDIS Plan Reviews and Reassessments Explained
A calm, plain-English guide to how an NDIS plan review and reassessment works, what is changing from 2026, and the steps to take.
What an NDIS plan review actually means
The scheduled reassessment: your plan's renewal
What is changing from 2026 — the calm version
The new support-needs assessment, briefly
Requesting a review yourself: change of circumstances
If your plan is cut or changed and you disagree
Reviews vs reassessments vs appeals — a quick map
Evidence: what makes the real difference
Plan management changes you should know about
Supports outside the NDIS: Foundational Supports
What to do next
Frequently asked questions
Is my plan review the same as a reassessment?
Mostly yes, in everyday language. The NDIA now tends to use "reassessment" for the scheduled check-in near your plan's end date, and "review of a decision" for a formal challenge. If someone says your plan is up for review, ask which they mean, because the process and your options are different for each.
Will the 2026 reforms cut my funding at my next review?
Not automatically. The participation budget reset from 1 October 2026 targets social, civic and community participation supports, not critical daily-living and personal-care supports. The real effect depends on how much of the affected supports you currently use. Your individual outcome is decided at your reassessment based on your needs and evidence, so no one can promise a result in advance.
Can I ask for a review before my plan ends?
Yes. If your circumstances change in a way that affects your support needs, you can request a change of circumstances review at any time by contacting the NDIA on 1800 800 110, through the myplace portal, or via your support coordinator. Bring current evidence of the change, as the rules around unscheduled reassessments are tightening.
What can I do if I disagree with the outcome?
You can ask for an internal review, generally within three months of the decision, where a different NDIA delegate looks at it again and you can add new evidence. If you are still unhappy, you can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal, usually within 28 days of the internal review outcome. Free appeals advocacy is available, so you do not have to do it alone.
How far in advance should I prepare for a reassessment?
Ideally start a couple of months before your plan's end date. Gather recent allied health reports, a summary of how your funding was used, and a clear list of your goals. Current, specific evidence is the single biggest thing you can control, and it matters more than ever under the tighter evidence rules coming with the reforms.