Conclusion This report concludes the first 12 months of the WA NDIS My Way trial. Growth The fourth quarter has shown continued growth in the number of individuals found eligible for supports and services, plans approved and total expenditure in the WA NDIS My Way trial. By the end of the fourth quarter there were 777 individuals found eligible of whom 688 had an approved plan. This is an increase compared to the third quarter of 10% in individuals and nine per cent for those with plans. Total expenditure of $14 million has been incurred for the first 12 months of operation, principally in cash payments ($12.2 million). Consolidation across the trial site There is increasing stability in trends relating to the primary disability type of eligible individuals (intellectual disability - 35%, autism - 19%, physical disability - 14% and psychosocial disability - 12%). The rate of growth for new individuals joining the trial has slowed marginally. Only one additional service provider became endorsed to provide services in the Lower South West region during the last quarter, indicating a period of consolidation in terms of service provider capacity. Efficiency and sustainability Trial outcomes to date demonstrate the efficient management of funding under the WA NDIS My Way approach. The operating expenses ratio (a comparison of administrative expenses to overall costs) is 21% declining from 23% in the third quarter. The average (mean) annualised cost of all 688 plans is $26,014 with a median of $14,393 (which means that half of all plans are funded at $14,393 or less). The average cost per plan at the end of this quarter is $550 less than at the end of the third quarter. The average annualised cost of funded-only plans is $27,834.The average annual plan cost across all plans is currently trending at around the same level across quarters. General Comments The fourth quarter results show that the WA NDIS My Way trial is progressing smoothly and there are positive and consistent trends across a number of key areas, including the large number of individuals achieving their plan goals (91%) and the high uptake of of individual plans (35%). Intellectual disability and autism continue to be the most common primary disability types, whilst psychosocial disability is the most commonly identified primary disability for new people entering the trial.
Conclusion This report concludes the first 12 months of the WA NDIS My Way trial. Growth The fourth quarter has shown continued growth in the number of individuals found eligible for supports and services, plans approved and total expenditure in the WA NDIS My Way trial. By the end of the fourth quarter there were 777 individuals found eligible of whom 688 had an approved plan. This is an increase compared to the third quarter of 10% in individuals and nine per cent for those with plans. Total expenditure of $14 million has been incurred for the first 12 months of operation, principally in cash payments ($12.2 million). Consolidation across the trial site There is increasing stability in trends relating to the primary disability type of eligible individuals (intellectual disability - 35%, autism - 19%, physical disability - 14% and psychosocial disability - 12%). The rate of growth for new individuals joining the trial has slowed marginally. Only one additional service provider became endorsed to provide services in the Lower South West region during the last quarter, indicating a period of consolidation in terms of service provider capacity. Efficiency and sustainability Trial outcomes to date demonstrate the efficient management of funding under the WA NDIS My Way approach. The operating expenses ratio (a comparison of administrative expenses to overall costs) is 21% declining from 23% in the third quarter. The average (mean) annualised cost of all 688 plans is $26,014 with a median of $14,393 (which means that half of all plans are funded at $14,393 or less). The average cost per plan at the end of this quarter is $550 less than at the end of the third quarter. The average annualised cost of funded-only plans is $27,834.The average annual plan cost across all plans is currently trending at around the same level across quarters. General Comments The fourth quarter results show that the WA NDIS My Way trial is progressing smoothly and there are positive and consistent trends across a number of key areas, including the large number of individuals achieving their plan goals (91%) and the high uptake of of individual plans (35%). Intellectual disability and autism continue to be the most common primary disability types, whilst psychosocial disability is the most commonly identified primary disability for new people entering the trial.
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