03_501509092_0103_1_1
Repairs and Maintenance - HEN AT

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item, 03_501509092_0103_1_1 Repairs and Maintenance - HEN AT, covers the costs associated with keeping Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Assistive Technology (AT) in proper working order.

Support Purpose and Category This item is funded under the Core Support Purpose, specifically within the Consumables budget. It falls under the registration group for Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety.

What is Covered The support item is specifically for the repair and maintenance of devices essential for HEN, which may include equipment such as feeding pumps and tubes. Services covered typically include:

Professional assessments related to the repair.

Sourcing and replacement of spare parts.

Labour costs for the repair of the equipment.

Note that general warranty repairs (including those under Australian Consumer Law) should be discussed with the supplier/manufacturer and are typically not funded under the NDIS.

Accessing the Support Repairs for HEN equipment are a notional unit price support item and are not subject to a specific price limit. This item is generally used to claim participant-agreed repairs for reasonable and necessary HEN AT. For higher-cost repairs, a quote may be required, and the funding may be held in the Capital - Assistive Technology budget.

Participant Outcomes Timely and efficient repairs and maintenance are crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of HEN equipment. By facilitating these services, the support item helps participants experience minimal disruption to their enteral feeding routines, maintaining their quality of life, independence, and overall health.