What is the NDIS OT price limit per hour?
For 2026-27, the NDIS national price limit for occupational therapy is 193.99 dollars per hour. This is a maximum rather than a set fee, and it applies across all states and territories. The limit is set in the NDIS Pricing Schedule and is reviewed each year.
NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27
The current limit
For 2026-27, the national price limit for occupational therapy is 193.99 dollars per hour. This is a maximum, not a set fee, so a provider may charge at or below it. The same hourly limit applies across all states and territories under the current arrangements.
What the limit covers
The hourly limit applies to occupational therapy time, which can include face-to-face sessions and non face-to-face work such as report writing and planning where these are agreed with the participant. Provider travel is priced separately. Always check what has been agreed in the participant's service agreement and plan.
Where the figure comes from
The price limit is set in the NDIS Pricing Schedule. These limits are reviewed and updated each year, usually from 1 July, so confirm you are using the current year's document before quoting a rate.
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