Is Chiropractic covered under NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on helping them achieve greater independence, inclusion and improve their quality of life. 

Chiropractic services are not explicitly covered under the NDIS, however the scheme can fund services that are deemed “reasonable and necessary.” Chiropractic care may not automatically fall under this category. That said, each NDIS participant's plan is individualised, and exceptions can be made if the chiropractic care is seen as essential for a person's disability support and achieving their specific needs.

Chiropractic care can be considered for funding if demonstrated that it is essential for managing the participant's disability and achieving their personal goals. To make a case for including chiropractic services, participants need to provide evidence from healthcare professionals, such as letters of recommendation from doctors or specialists, that support the need for chiropractic care as part of their disability management. This needs to align with the participant's broader NDIS goals, such as maintaining mobility, reducing pain, or enhancing overall physical health.

To explore whether chiropractic services can be funded through your NDIS plan, it's recommended to discuss your specific needs with your NDIS planner, Local Area Coordinator (LAC), or support coordinator. They can help assess whether chiropractic care could be justified as a reasonable and necessary support based on your individual circumstances, needs, and the goals outlined in your NDIS plan.