NDIS 90-Day Claim Rule: What Providers Must Do

What changes, and when

The new law is the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026.

27 AUGUST 2026

New law in force
Providers must keep records relating to NDIS claims for 7 years.

15 OCTOBER 2026

Extra checks begin
Claims lodged more than 90 days after a support may be held for extra integrity checks. The NDIA may ask for evidence.

1 DECEMBER 2026

The 90-day rule starts
Claims must be made within 90 days of the day the support was delivered. A claim made after that may not be paid.

STILL UNCLEAR

Older supports
The NDIA has not confirmed whether supports delivered before 1 December keep the two-year limit. Claim older supports before 1 December to be safe.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the 90-day rule start?On 1 December 2026. From then, a claim must be made within 90 days of the day the support was delivered.

Does it apply to supports delivered before 1 December?The NDIA has not yet confirmed this. The safe approach is to claim anything older before 1 December, then claim each support within 90 days.

What if I miss the 90 days?A claim made after the window may not be paid. Treat 90 days as a hard limit and claim well inside it.

Do I need to keep records?Yes. From 27 August 2026 providers must keep records relating to NDIS claims for 7 years.

More on claims and compliance

NDIS claim window 2026: providers have 90 days to submit a claim from 1 December

How long do NDIS providers have to submit a claim?

NDIA integrity checks on older NDIS claims

NDIA increases checks on older NDIS claims from 15 October 2026

NDIS compliance deadlines for FY27

Published by Wholii. Last updated 21 October 2026. General information only, not legal or financial advice. Sources: Department of Health fact sheet and NDIA. Check ndis.gov.au for the latest guidance.