If you are an NDIS participant, provider, plan manager or support coordinator, understanding the NDIS Price Guide 2026 is important when checking support prices and invoices.
The official 2026–27 pricing schedules set maximum prices for NDIS supports. The latest schedules took effect on 24 September 2026.
This guide explains how the current limits work, where to find support prices and what to check before approving or submitting an NDIS invoice.
What Is the NDIS Price Guide?
“NDIS Price Guide” remains a common search term, although current official resources refer to the NDIS pricing schedules and the Support Catalogue.
The pricing schedules set maximum prices payable for supports, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). The Support Catalogue works alongside the schedules and lists support items and claiming information.
What Does the 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Schedule Include?
- Support item numbers.
- Support item names.
- Billing units.
- National maximum prices.
- Remote maximum prices.
- Very remote maximum prices.
The correct maximum therefore depends on the support, unit, location and service date—not only the hourly rate shown on an invoice.
Who Do NDIS Price Limits Apply To?
The current maximum prices apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants. The NDIS states that providers cannot charge more than the applicable maximum under the schedules. Participants and providers can negotiate an appropriate price up to that maximum.
A Maximum Price Is Not a Required Price
A price limit is a ceiling, not the amount every provider must charge. If a hypothetical maximum were AUD 75 per hour, a participant and provider could agree to AUD 68 per hour. The provider does not have to charge the maximum.
How to Check an NDIS Support Price
- Support item number: confirm that the item code matches the service delivered.
- Support item name: check that the description matches the service.
- Unit: verify whether billing is hourly, daily, each or another unit.
- Location: select national, remote or very remote.
- Service date: identify the pricing schedule effective on that date.
- Applicable price: compare the invoiced rate with the correct maximum.
National, Remote and Very Remote Prices
One limit does not necessarily apply across Australia. The pricing schedule contains national, remote and very remote maximums. A rate that exceeds the national limit may still require comparison with a different geographical classification.
What Is the NDIS Support Catalogue?
The NDIS Support Catalogue 2026–27 lists supports providers can use when requesting payment. It includes:
- Registration group numbers and names.
- Support category numbers and names.
- Quote requirements.
- Claim periods.
- Maximum prices.
- Remote and very remote information.
- Claiming guidance for travel, non-face-to-face support, irregular SIL and short-notice cancellations.
The catalogue should be used with the applicable pricing schedule.
NDIS Pricing Changes in 2026
The Minister’s first pricing determination under the 2026 legislative changes set the 2026–27 price limits. Updated schedules became effective on 24 September 2026 and reflect pricing guidance published earlier in 2026.
The annual pricing review considers market supply and demand, wage rates, labour conditions, comparable markets, delivery costs and financial sustainability. The NDIS has noted that further schedule updates may be required later in 2026 following Fair Work Commission changes.
Why the Effective Date Matters
Do not automatically validate an older service against whichever schedule is newest. Use the sequence:
Service date → Pricing period → Support item → Location → Applicable limit
The NDIS pricing archive provides earlier 2026–27 and previous-year documents for historical checks.
Common NDIS Invoice Price Checks
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Support item | Correct NDIS support code |
| Description | Matches the service delivered |
| Unit | Correct billing unit |
| Quantity | Matches delivered support |
| Rate | At or below the applicable maximum |
| Location | National, remote or very remote |
| Service date | Correct pricing period |
| Total | Rate × quantity calculated correctly |
Price-limit validation is only one part of invoice checking. An invoice can be below the maximum and still contain another error.
Example of an NDIS Price Check
Suppose an invoice line contains 3 hours at AUD 70 per hour:
3 × AUD 70 = AUD 210
Next compare the AUD 70 rate with the actual maximum for the support item, location and service date. If a hypothetical limit were AUD 75, the rate would be below it; if the limit were AUD 65, the line would need review.
Can Providers Charge Above the Limit?
For supports covered by the schedules, providers cannot charge NDIA-managed or plan-managed participants above the applicable maximum. This is why checking the support code, unit, location and date together matters.
What About Specialist Disability Accommodation?
SDA has a dedicated 2026–27 pricing schedule and price calculator. SDA invoices should be checked against the appropriate SDA resources rather than ordinary support pricing.
Use the NDIS Invoice Validator
Search support items and pre-check the support code, price limit, quantity, location, service date and line calculation.
Open the NDIS Invoice Validator →
This is an independent preliminary checking tool, not an official or certified NDIS determination. Confirm important results against current NDIS material.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NDIS Price Guide 2026?
The term commonly refers to the 2026–27 NDIS pricing schedules and related Support Catalogue.
When did the latest 2026 schedule take effect?
The current pricing schedules are effective from 24 September 2026.
Are NDIS price limits maximum prices?
Yes. Participants and providers may negotiate a lower price up to the applicable maximum.
Are prices different in remote areas?
They can be. The schedule includes national, remote and very remote maximum prices.
Where can I find NDIS support codes?
The official NDIS Support Catalogue 2026–27 lists support items and related claiming information.
Can I use the newest price for an old invoice?
Check the service date and the pricing schedule effective at that time. Historical documents are available in the official archive.
Official NDIS Pricing Resources
- NDIS pricing arrangements and 2026–27 schedules
- NDIS Support Catalogue
- NDIS pricing arrangements archive
Final Thoughts
The NDIS Price Guide 2026 is essential for checking whether support rates align with current limits. Use the 2026–27 schedule with the Support Catalogue, and pay attention to the code, unit, location and service date.
