{"id":32877,"date":"2022-05-02T15:10:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T05:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumary.com\/?p=32877"},"modified":"2022-05-03T13:58:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T04:28:42","slug":"new-april-2022-pricing-arrangements-whats-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumary.com\/new-april-2022-pricing-arrangements-whats-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"New April 2022 Pricing Arrangements: What\u2019s Changed?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the recent NDIA updates, we take you through some of the key changes to look out for. If you\u2019re using Lumary for your care management, the changes have been updated in the platform for you and your team by our team of specialists.<\/span><\/h2>\n

As part of the NDIA\u2019s updates to NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits and Support Catalogue, new changes were announced on 19 April 2022, which came into immediate effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notably, the NDIA has added two new items, including additional items to support weekly claiming for supported independent living (SIL), which will undoubtedly bring many providers a sigh of relief.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those using Lumary, our team of in-house specialists have navigated the changes and updated our <\/span>Lumary care management software<\/span><\/a> with the latest updates to eliminate the burden on our customers of updating the changes manually and ensure they maintain compliance when claiming.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find all the details on the changes on the <\/span>NDIA’s website<\/span><\/a>, but read on for a quick summary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SIL Weekly Claiming<\/span><\/h3>\n

From the 19th April 2022, providers can now claim for SIL regular supports by either using the current hourly claiming process or the new weekly claiming process.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new weekly claim accounts for the package of assistance with daily life supports provided within the funded weekly amount for both shared and individual supports. This bundled support includes all planned supports within a typical week in the shared living environment that is agreed to via a typical schedule of supports.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no adjustment for weekdays, weekends or public holidays as the weekly amount claimed includes an annualised uplift for public holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n

The price limit for this item is the total regular SIL funding specified in the participant’s plan, divided by the number of weeks in the plan period. The new support item is subject to a service agreement between the provider and participant (or nominee) specifying:<\/span><\/p>\n