FOI 24/25-0368
DOCUMENT 7
Check eligibility - DIS – disability
caused by an impairment
SGP KP Publishing
Exported on 2024-10-09 08:13:35
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Table of Contents
1
Recent updates .................................................................................................................... 4
2
Before you start .................................................................................................................... 5
3
Evidence an impairment is caused by a disability ........................................................... 6
3.1
How to find evidence a disability is related to an impairment ............................................. 6
3.2
What to consider when making an eligibility decision ........................................................ 6
4
Next steps ............................................................................................................................. 7
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This article provides guidance for all NDIA staff and partners to understand:
how to find evidence showing disability is related to an impairment
what to consider when making an eligibility decision for this requirement.
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1 Recent updates
3 October 2024
Article title changed from Check evidence for a decision – disability caused by
impairment to Check eligibility – DIS – disability caused by an impairment
When we say DIS in a title, we mean disability requirements. We've added this to help
you quickly identity which articles are for disability or early intervention requirements.
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2 Before you start
You have read:
and understood Our Guideline – Applying to the NDIS (external) section Do you meet
the disability requirements?
article Understand disability requirements
article What evidence of disability is required?
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3 Evidence an impairment is caused by a disability
3.1 How to find evidence a disability is related to an
impairment
You need to review all available information about the person's impairment and disability before
making a decision. To do this, check their application and evidence in PACE.
3.2 What to consider when making an eligibility decision
To make an eligibility decision about this disability requirement, consider:
the person's impairment
their disability
our legislation and guidance
if we have enough evidence to decide or need more.
The disability requirements are just one of the eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the
NDIS, the applicant must also meet the age and residence requirements. Go to article Check
eligibility – Age and residence requirements.
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4 Next steps
If you are an access delegate:
to determine eligibility, continue to follow guidance in article Make an access decision -
pre-legislation changes or article Make an access decision – post-legislation changes.
to check the timeframes to make a decision, follow guidance in article Check decision –
Legislative timeframes.
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