There are four options on how to manage your NDIS plan budget;

• Self-managed - the NDIS pay you directly, more info available on the NDIS website

• Agency-managed budgets - The NDIS will manage your package and pay providers directly. All providers have to be registered with the NDIA

• Plan management Provider-managed budgets - CareSouth would act as your plan manager with the NDIS paying us directly. We would then allocate the money to your services and supports. The money allocated for this is separate to your plan so it's doesn't affect your budget

• Automated transport payments - These can be set up through the NDIS so they are paid automatically. Not all plans will have a transport budget so it's best to check with the NDIA about your own personal plan