‘Robo-planning’ NDIS assessments would save government $700m

Exclusive: Secret government documents contradict Coalition's claim that controversial policy is not a cost-cutting measure'

The introduction of independent assessments to the National Disability Insurance Scheme would save the federal budget $700m and lead to smaller funding packages on average", according to secret government documents that contradict Coalition claims the policy is not a cost-cutting measure".

Under proposed changes to the eligibility assessments process, participants would undergo a three-hour interview with a government-contracted allied health professional instead of submitting reports from their own treating specialists.