The Age
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·6 hours ago
The six criteria the NDIS might use in its new eligibility rules
The National Disability Insurance Scheme will implement new eligibility standards beginning in 2028, potentially removing over 160,000 participants. Health Minister Mark Butler stated the objective criteria will assess functional capacity rather than specific diagnoses, aiming to provide equitable access. Advocates raise concerns about the challenges of assessing conditions like autism with fluctuating capacities.
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