Which medical conditions are excluded from NDIS funding?

The NDIS does not allocate funds or support for conditions that are time-limited or non-ongoing. For instance, cases of reduced mobility arising from acute injuries like a lower limb fracture do not fulfil the NDIS disability criteria, as these conditions are expected to resolve over time.

Additionally, chronic health conditions unrelated to a person’s disability are not eligible for NDIS funding or support. It’s crucial to distinguish between the management of chronic health conditions and their associated comorbidities and the realm of disability.

For instance, the NDIS may provide financial support for disability services for someone who underwent a lower limb amputation due to peripheral artery disease linked to diabetes (physical impairment leading to disability due to a health condition), provided they meet all access requirements.

However, the NDIS will not cover expenses related to medication or medical care for the treatment of diabetes or peripheral artery disease.