01_822_0138_1_1
Supported Independent Living - Exit Accommodation Permanently

Line Item Description

NDIS line item 01_822_0138_1_1 for Supported Independent Living Exit Accommodation Permanently provides a specialized payment mechanism for SIL providers in the event of a sudden, unplanned exit from a shared living arrangement. While the general NDIS rule states that providers cannot claim extra funds from a participant's plan to cover standard vacancy periods, this line item serves as a strict exception for critical, unforeseen circumstances.

Key Inclusions and Parameters
* Unplanned Exits: This item can only be claimed if a participant permanently leaves a shared SIL accommodation (where supports were shared by 2 or more residents) due to a critical incident, such as an irretrievable breakdown affecting health and safety, or in the event of the participant's passing.
* Claim Limits: Providers can claim the participant's specified weekly SIL rate for up to a maximum of 28 days, or until the open position in the SIL arrangement is filled—whichever comes first.
* Service Agreement Requirements: To claim this line item, there must be a formal service agreement in place between the participant and provider detailing notice periods and the specific terms for unplanned exits.

When This Item Does Not Apply
* Standard Vacancies: Providers cannot use this line item to cover a standard vacancy if someone simply moves out of the shared home for regular reasons.
* Choice of Provider: It cannot be claimed if a participant is simply choosing to change providers under normal circumstances, or if the participant is leaving within an already agreed-upon planned notice period.