NDIS claims must be made within 90 days from 1 December 2026
The time to claim for an NDIS support is falling from 2 years to 90 days. What is changing, where it comes from, and what it means for you.
From 1 December 2026, a claim for an NDIS support must be made within 90 days of the day the support was delivered. Until now, the limit has been 2 years.
Your plan and your budget are not changing. This page explains the new rule and where it comes from.
What is changing
The NDIS puts it simply: “Claims must be submitted within 90 days of delivering a support.” This starts on 1 December 2026.
The 90 days start on the day the support is delivered, not the date on the invoice.
Where the change comes from
The change is made by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026, which amends section 45A of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. The Act was passed in August 2026, and this part starts on 1 December 2026.
For funding that is plan managed, section 45A says the plan manager makes the claim.
If your plan is managed by ABC
We make claims for you when we receive your providers’ invoices. Invoices for participants whose plans we manage go to admin@abcplanmanagers.com, as they do now.
Common questions
Does this change my plan or my budget?
No. It changes how long a claim can be made after a support is delivered.
Who makes the claim if my plan is plan managed?
Your plan manager. If ABC manages your plan, that is us.
Is this an ABC rule?
No. It is a change to the law that applies to every participant and every plan manager.
Questions about the change?
Give us a call on 0424 881 408 or 0412 613 331, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (Queensland time), or send us a message through our contact page.
Sources
NDIS information on this page was checked on 12 November 2026. Please check the NDIS website for the latest.
- NDIS, Securing the NDIS for future generations (see “Changes from December 2026”): https://www.ndis.gov.au/ndis-laws/securing-ndis-future-generations (checked 11 Nov 2026)
- Australian Government, About the changes to the NDIS: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/ndis-legislation-changes/amendments/ndis-amendment-securing-the-ndis-for-future-generations-bill-2026/about-the-changes-to-the-ndis (checked 11 Nov 2026)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 (No. 66, 2026), Schedule 2 Part 5 (claim times, section 45A): https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026A00066/asmade/text (checked 12 Nov 2026)