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DOCUMENT 8
Check eligibility – DIS – likely
permanence
SGP KP Publishing
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Table of Contents
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Recent updates .................................................................................................................... 4
2
Before you start .................................................................................................................... 5
3
Evidence of likely permanence ........................................................................................... 6
3.1
Review evidence of likely permanence .............................................................................. 6
4
Next steps ............................................................................................................................. 7
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This article provides guidance for all NDIA staff and partners to review evidence of likely
permanence.
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1 Recent updates
3 October 2024
Article title changed from Check evidence for a decision – Disability requirements –
Likely permanence to Check eligibility – DIS – likely permanence.
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 of likely permanence
3.1 Review evidence of likely permanence
You need evidence an applicant will have the impairment for their lifetime to be eligible for the
NDIS. To confirm their permanent impairment, we need evidence from their doctor or specialist.
The impairment may be episodic or vary in intensity. This means it will still be permanent due to
the overall impact on their life and likelihood they'll be impacted across their lifetime.
Even when their condition or diagnosis is permanent, we'll also check if the impairment is
permanent as well. For example, they may not be eligible if the impairment is temporary, still
being treated or if there are known, available and appropriate evidence-based clinical, medical
or other remaining treatments options that are likely to remedy the impairment.
We'll generally consider if their impairment is likely to be permanent, after all available and
appropriate treatment options have been pursued.
If an applicant gives us evidence they're diagnosed with a List B (external) condition, we'll
usually decide if their disability from an impairment is likely to be permanent.
For more information, go to section
Is your impairment likely to be permanent? In Our
Guideline – Applying to the NDIS (external).
The disability requirements are just one of the eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the
NDIS, the applicant must also meet 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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