Individualised Funding (IF) is a payment mechanism for disability supports. It is based on a philosophy of person centred control, in which people should be empowered and enabled to live ordinary lives and have control and choice over that life.
IF can give a person more choice, portability, control and flexibility as they decide how, when, and who provides their support.
Not everyone can receive IF - there are certain eligibility criteria. You need to be assessed by your Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination (NASC) Agency.
You can find out more about us on this website, or feel free to contact us with specific queries.
What is Individualised Funding?
Individualised Funding is money paid by the Ministry of Health to someone assessed by a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) Agency, as needing disability supports or services. This money is used to purchase the supports and services needed. Individualised Funding gives people more choice, freedom, control and flexibility over how, when, and who provides their supports.
The Ministry of Health contracts with Manawanui to provide Individualised Funding which covers disability support services for household management and personal care hours under Home and Community Support Services – a subsection of Disability Support Services.
Manawanui will assist people to manage their funds. This can range from simply choosing caregivers and service delivery plans to employing their own care providers, managing the payment for services of these providers and managing all aspects of their service delivery. These arrangements allow the person increased choice and control over how and when they use their allocated money and who provides them with support.
Is Individualised Funding for you?
We suggest that you discuss Individualised Funding with your family, a support person or with one of our local representatives before you make a final decision. When you are ready - we will talk to you about the way that we administer Individualised Funding and your responsibilities in the process. This will include:
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How much funding you will receive;
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What funding can be spent on;
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When and how payments are made;
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Why the Ministry of Health may seek repayment of funding under specific circumstances;
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How to stop receiving Individualised Funding and receive disability supports in a different way;
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What happens if your needs change; and
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How your individualised Funding will be monitored and reviewed.
By accepting Individualised Funding you take responsibility for managing your funds, arranging your disability support services, and accessing the help you need to manage your funds.
A Handbook describing the Individualised Funding arrangement in further detail can be downloaded here
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