The NDIS provides funding to those who are eligible, up to the age of 65. If you are over the age of 65, you are not eligible to commence with the NDIS.
But what happens if you are already an NDIS participant when you turn 65?
I’m 65 and an NDIS participant, what’s next?
If you are already an NDIS participant when you turn 65, you may choose whether you want to stay with the NDIS or leave and receive supports through the Commonwealth aged care system instead.
However, if you are already living in a residential aged care facility or receiving ongoing home care assistance while on the NDIS, when you turn 65, you will automatically be moved to the Commonwealth aged care system.
If you are not already living in an aged care facility or receiving ongoing home care assistance and you decide to stay with the NDIS, you will continue to receive the supports that you had in place before you turned 65.
What if I choose aged care instead?
If you are thinking about moving into residential aged care, you should talk to your Support Coordinator.
You will be assessed through My Aged Care to determine what supports you need.
When you change from the NDIS to aged care, the level of funding you receive can change but will still meet your care needs with an emphasis on helping you to live as independently as possible.
How does aged care funding work?
Unlike the NDIS, aged care funding is means tested. This could mean that if you have too many assets or your own money, you may not be eligible to receive Government-subsidised aged care. This is an important consideration to make sure that you continue to receive the support that you need once you are over 65.
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