NDIS Reform Readiness Checklist: 2027 Registration Prep
A grouped, copy-and-use NDIS reform readiness checklist to prep providers for the registration expansion and 'prove and pay'. Dated, plain-English.
What this checklist is for and how to use it
The timeline you are preparing for
The reform readiness checklist (copy and use)
Worked example
Common mistakes and edge cases
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register by 1 July 2027?
Only if you deliver supports captured by the expansion to high-risk supports from that date. SIL and digital-platform providers already needed to register from 1 July 2026. The broader mandatory rollout continues to the end of 2030, with the Minister targeting around 90% of providers registered. Map your specific supports in Group 4 rather than assuming a single deadline applies to you.
What does 'prove and pay' actually mean for my claiming?
It means the digital payment system moves toward requiring evidence that a support was delivered before or as you are paid, rolling out in stages from July 2026 to 2030. Practically, your claims need to link cleanly to a same-day service record. If your notes are batched or reconstructed at invoice time, fix that first.
Is the 90-day claim window definitely happening?
It is proposed to apply from 1 December 2026, shortening the window from 2 years, and it is Bill-dependent — the detail could change as legislation passes. A proposed 7-year record-retention duty sits alongside it. Claim weekly and retain records for 7 years now, so you are covered whatever the final settings are.
If I stay unregistered, can I keep charging the same rates?
Possibly not. Differentiated pricing for unregistered providers was under public consultation in the second half of 2026 and was not finalised at the time of writing. Factor that uncertainty into your registration decision rather than assuming rates stay identical.
The PAPL changed on 1 July 2026 — how do I check my rate?
Look up the specific line item you bill in the current 2026-27 PAPL (published 23 June 2026) on health.gov.au, rather than relying on last year's figure. Then separately check what you pay the worker under SCHADS, and confirm the gap still covers super (now 12%), insurance, admin and margin.