The NDIS Price Guide 2026-27 Is Out: What Providers Need to Know

July 27, 2026
9:20 pm

The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for 2026-27 took effect on 1 July 2026. With nearly four weeks of the new financial year already behind us, the window to act on key changes is narrowing. If you are a registered NDIS provider, there are changes that directly affect how you claim, what you can charge, and how your business absorbs cost pressures this year. If you are considering becoming an NDIS provider, the new pricing schedule is the first thing you should understand about your potential income.

What Changed From 1 July 2026

This year’s pricing update includes a mix of structural changes and deliberate holds on price limits. The headline changes include:

SIL registration is now mandatory under code 0138. All Supported Independent Living supports must now be claimed under the new code 0138, replacing the previous code 0115. Providers delivering SIL who have not yet switched have been at risk of incorrect claiming since 1 July. If you have not updated your support allocations, this needs to happen immediately.
Therapy and support coordination pricing held. Price limits for therapy (except for psychologists) and Support Coordination Levels 2 and 3 have been maintained, not increased. For providers whose costs have risen, this means absorbing the difference.
Short-notice cancellation period adjusted. For non-Disability Support Worker-related supports, the short-notice cancellation period has been adjusted to 2 business days, aligning more closely with market norms.
Allied health modifier items updated. Changes to allied health modifier support items came through in early July, with several corrections and clarifications released by the NDIA following the initial publication of the new schedule.

The Cost Squeeze That the Price Guide Does Not Solve

Here is the reality that many providers are quietly managing: the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) increased by 4.75% from 1 July 2026. This is the award that governs pay for the majority of NDIS support workers across Australia.

NDIS pricing did not increase to match.

For providers paying support workers under the SCHADS Award, the gap between rising labour costs and static price limits is a real and immediate financial pressure. This is not a new problem in the NDIS, but the 2026-27 update does not resolve it. Providers who have not yet modelled the impact on their margins need to do so now.

Practical steps to consider:

Review your service agreements to confirm you can update pricing under the new schedule without reissuing the entire agreement
Update your claiming codes, particularly if you deliver SIL and have not yet switched to 0138
Model the SCHADS increase against your current pricing for each service type to identify where your margin pressure is highest
Speak to your accountant or financial advisor if you are operating close to the line

What This Means If You Are Considering Becoming a Provider

For aspiring NDIS providers, the pricing schedule is your income blueprint. The 2026-27 rates set the maximum you can charge for each support type, and understanding those rates before you register is essential for building a financially viable business plan.

The good news: for most support categories, the rates are strong enough to build a profitable business, particularly in high-demand areas like personal care, community access, and behaviour support. The hourly rate range for direct supports, which varies depending on time of day, day of the week, and worker qualifications, represents a genuine income opportunity for providers who deliver services efficiently.

The key is understanding which registration groups align with the services you want to deliver, and ensuring your costs, including staffing, overhead, insurance, and administration, are modelled against the actual price limits before you commit.

How HPA Can Help

Whether you are an existing provider navigating the 2026-27 changes or an aspiring provider trying to understand what NDIS registration actually looks like financially, Health Provider Assist can help you make sense of it.

We guide new providers through the full registration process, including helping you understand which registration groups, support categories, and price limits apply to the business you want to build.

Book a free consultation and let us work through what the 2026-27 pricing structure means for your business.