Support Coordination Rates 2026-27: L1, L2 and L3 Price Limits
Support coordination rates 2026-27: current L1, L2 and L3 price limits, what's billable, the 90-day claim window and the freeze — verified figures.
The 2026-27 support coordination rates at a glance
What separates Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
Price limit versus wage: the distinction that decides viability
Why the rate has been frozen for seven years
What you can actually bill — and what you can't
The 90-day claim window changes your invoicing from December 2026
Conflict-of-interest scrutiny is tightening now
Registration: where support coordination stands in 2026
The commissioned model is the real 2028 rate story
How the rates play out in a real week
Common mistakes that cost coordinators money
What to do next
Frequently asked questions
What are the support coordination rates for 2026-27?
As at the 2026-27 PAPL, the indicative national price limits are about $80.06/hr for Level 1 (Support Connection), $100.14/hr for Level 2 (Coordination of Supports) and $190.54/hr for Level 3 (Specialist Support Coordination), with the plan management monthly fee around $104.45. They are frozen for a seventh year. Confirm each against the current PAPL on ndis.gov.au before invoicing.
Is the support coordination rate a wage?
No. The rate is a price limit — the maximum you can bill a participant's plan per hour, not what an employed worker is paid. Employed coordinators are paid under the SCHADS Award (MA000100) set by Fair Work, plus on-costs like super and leave loading, which are separate from the NDIS price limit.
Why hasn't the support coordination rate increased?
The price limits have been frozen for seven consecutive years while wages, superannuation and business costs have risen. Because you cannot bill above the limit, practices defend margin through utilisation, efficient non-billable time and disciplined claiming rather than price increases.
Does the 90-day claim window affect support coordinators?
Yes. From 1 December 2026 the claim window shortens from two years to 90 days, so any work billed later than 90 days after delivery can no longer be claimed. Coordinators need a fortnightly or monthly billing rhythm and tight time capture to avoid losing revenue. Confirm commencement against health.gov.au/securingtheNDIS.
Do support coordinators have to be registered in 2026?
It depends on the level. Mandatory registration for standard support coordination (group 0106) was paused in December 2025 with no new date, but specialist support coordination (group 0132) still requires registration audited against the Core Module and Specialist Module 4. Verify current status on ndiscommission.gov.au.