NDIS Price Guide FY 2026-2027: Projections & Preparation

As we approach the start of the 2026–27 financial year (FY 2027) on July 1, 2026, NDIS providers must prepare for another wave of regulatory and pricing updates. With the NDIA focused on financial sustainability and provider compliance, staying ahead of these changes is a business necessity. This post outlines what is expected in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for FY 2027 and how you can prepare your systems today.

1. The 12% Superannuation Guarantee Milestone

A major legislative shift occurring on July 1, 2026, is the final step in the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) pathway, which increases the mandatory employer super contribution rate to 12.0% (up from 11.5% in FY 2026). This increase directly impacts payroll costs for support workers, therapists, and administrative staff.

To offset this cost, the NDIA is projected to index hourly caps. However, providers must audit their wage structures. If you pay employees above the award rate, you must verify if your existing contracts incorporate the super increase or if it represents an additional overhead you must absorb. Update your payroll software (e.g., Xero Payroll or KeyPay) in advance to apply the 12.0% rate to all pay runs starting after July 1.

2. Expected Indexation Trends

In addition to superannuation, the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review will dictate the minimum pay rates under the SCHADS Award. Economists expect an indexation increase of around 3% to 4.5% in NDIS price limits to account for general inflation and Award wage rises. Providers should anticipate:

• Core Support Caps: Standard support worker caps (weekday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) will adjust upward.
• Therapy & Support Coordination: Historically, therapy and support coordination caps have remained flat for several years. Keep a close eye on the NDIA's decision regarding these professional service caps to ensure your business remains viable.
• Regional and Remote Loading: Extra loadings for MMM 6 and MMM 7 areas will remain a critical element to support regional service delivery.

3. Tighter Validation in PRODA (PACE System)

The roll-out of the NDIS PACE system has changed how claims are validated. In FY 2027, the NDIA will further automate system validations. Registered providers will need to ensure that they are listed as "My Provider" by participants before lodging claims. If the relationship is not verified in the PACE portal, claims will be rejected automatically. Plan managers and bookkeepers will need to coordinate closely to ensure participant goals and budgets match the supports delivered.

4. Action Checklist for June 2026

To ensure a smooth transition into FY 2027, complete the following steps before June 30, 2026:

1. Update Client Contracts: Ensure service agreements allow for automatic price adjustments in line with NDIA price guide increases.
2. Clean Up Invoicing Queues: Bill all June 2026 services using the FY 2026 pricing limits before July 1 to avoid billing system confusion.
3. Prepare System Updates: Schedule updates for your CRM and billing software to ensure new support worker rates and superannuation caps are live on July 1, 2026.
4. Reconcile Super Liabilities: Pay all accrued employee superannuation before June 30 to claim the tax deduction in the FY 2026 tax year.