How the Commissioned Model Might Change Coordinator Pricing
How commissioned support coordination pricing could replace the open-market rate from 1 July 2028 — what may change, and how to prepare your practice now.
What "commissioned" pricing actually means
The pricing baseline you're moving away from
Why commissioning changes the pricing logic, not just the number
The plan management panel is the closest signal we have
How this could play out in practice: two worked scenarios
Timeline: what changes and when
Registration status: don't confuse it with commissioning
Conflict of interest is tightening now — before commissioning
The 90-day claim window changes your pricing discipline first
Common mistakes and edge cases
What to do now while the model is unsettled
Frequently asked questions
When does commissioned support coordination pricing start?
The commissioned model for support coordination is legislated to begin on 1 July 2028, with the design consultation running in the second half of 2026. The exact pricing structure is not yet published and depends on passage of the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill 2026 and the Senate inquiry reporting on 14 August 2026. Confirm dates against health.gov.au/securingtheNDIS before treating them as settled.
Will the hourly rate disappear under commissioning?
Possibly, but not certainly. The hourly rate could survive inside a closed panel where only contracted coordinators may bill it, or it could be replaced by capitated, block or outcome-based payments. The Agency decides this in the H2 2026 consultation, so no confirmed structure exists yet.
What are the current support coordination price limits?
As at the 2026-27 PAPL, indicative limits are around $80.06/hour for Level 1 Support Connection, $100.14/hour for Level 2 Coordination of Supports, and $190.54/hour for Level 3 Specialist Support Coordination, all frozen for a seventh year. These are billing ceilings, not wages — always verify the current figure in the PAPL.
Do I need to be registered to join the commissioned panel?
A commissioned panel is expected to require registration, but timing depends on the service. Specialist coordination (group 0132) already requires registration; standard coordination registration (group 0106) is paused as of December 2025 and is expected to align with the 2028 model rather than a separate earlier mandate.
How is the 90-day claim window related to commissioning?
It is a separate but earlier change — from 1 December 2026 you must claim within 90 days of a service or lose the claim, down from two years. It is not part of commissioning, but it rewards the same tight invoicing discipline a commissioned panel is likely to demand.