Changing the plan as needs change
When more support is suddenly needed.
Serious illness rarely follows a straight line. Needs can change quickly. The NDIS has processes for adjusting a plan — but they are not always quick, and you may need to be persistent.
Request a plan review
You can request a plan reassessment (review) at any time if circumstances have changed significantly — for example, a deterioration in health, a discharge from hospital, a change in living arrangements, or the loss of an informal carer.
Call 1800 800 110 or speak to your support coordinator. Provide updated medical evidence and a clear, specific list of what additional supports are needed.
Be specific about what you’re asking for
Don’t just say “we need more support.” Spell it out:
- “We need 2 hours of personal care morning and night, 7 days a week”
- “We need a hospital bed at home”
- “We need 6 hours of respite a fortnight for my husband”
- “We need transport to chemotherapy three times a week”
If the answer is no
You have the right to ask for an internal review of an NDIS decision within 3 months. If that fails, you can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal (formerly AAT). Free advocates and legal services can help — search “NDIS appeals advocacy” in your state.
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From bluetulipco.com/library/end-of-life/changing-your-plan — printed 1 October 2026.
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