How to Invoice NDIS Line Item 0138: A Guide for SIL Providers
Most SIL providers have heard the number "0138" a lot lately. But there is a gap between knowing it exists and knowing exactly what to do with it when you sit down to invoice.
This guide explains what changes on your invoices from 1 July 2026, what stays the same, and how to make sure your claims go through without rejection.
What is NDIS registration group 0138?
Registration group 0138 — Assistance with Supported Independent Living — replaces registration group 0115 (Assistance in Supported Independent Living) from 1 July 2026.
It is not just an administrative label. It is the support category code that flows through to your invoices, your PRODA claims, and every SIL service you deliver from this date forward.
The change reflects a broader regulatory shift: SIL providers are now subject to mandatory registration and a new set of SIL-specific Practice Standards. The registration group change and the billing change happen at the same time — they are two parts of the same reform.
What changes on your invoices from 1 July 2026?
The key change: the registration group code on your SIL support line items moves from 0115 to 0138.
For supports delivered up to 30 June 2026: you can still claim under 0115. These claims are not affected by the change.
For supports delivered from 1 July 2026 onwards: you must use 0138. Claims submitted for post-1 July SIL services under 0115 will be rejected.
Also worth noting: the NDIA has released a new 2026-27 Pricing Schedule (replacing the old PAPL format) that takes effect from 1 July 2026. Check the NDIS pricing page for updated support rates before submitting your first July claims.
Who needs to do what?
Your obligations depend on your current registration status.
Already registered under 0115
Your transition to 0138 is automatic. You do not need to reapply or notify the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
You do need to:
- Update your billing system to use 0138 for all SIL line items from 1 July
- Apply the new 2026-27 Pricing Schedule rates to your SIL supports
- Begin preparing for your next audit against the new SIL Supplementary Practice Standards
Currently unregistered and already delivering SIL
You can continue delivering SIL and receiving payment during a transition period — but only if you apply for registration by 1 October 2026.
Plan managers can continue to pay you for supports delivered up to 30 September 2026 during this window. From 1 October 2026, only registered providers can be paid for SIL supports. If you miss that deadline, plan managers are required to reject your invoices.
Start your application now. Certification assessments typically take 8 to 12 months, so the sooner you lodge, the better your position.
Starting to deliver SIL from 1 July 2026 onwards
There is no transition window for new providers. You must be registered before you start delivering SIL supports.
Operating without registration carries serious penalties — up to two years' imprisonment, a fine of 120 penalty units, or both.
Step-by-step: updating your billing for 0138
Step 1: Confirm your transition status
If you were registered under 0115, your move to 0138 is automatic from 1 July 2026. Log into the NDIS Commission portal to confirm 0138 appears in your registration groups.
Step 2: Update your support line item setup
In your care management or invoicing system, update your SIL support codes to reference registration group 0138. The individual support line items (assistance with daily activities, overnight support, etc.) remain — it is the group they sit under that changes.
If you are using Comm.care, check your support catalogue for the 0138 update. Our team pushes Pricing Schedule changes to all accounts — reach out if you have any questions about your setup.
Step 3: Apply the 2026-27 Pricing Schedule rates
The NDIA's new Pricing Schedule replaces the PAPL from 1 July 2026. Download it from the NDIS pricing page and update your support rates accordingly before billing for July services.
Step 4: Notify your plan managers
If any of your participants are plan-managed, send a brief note to each plan manager confirming:
- You are registered (or have applied to register) under 0138
- Your invoices from 1 July will reference 0138, not 0115
Plan managers are required to reject invoices from unregistered SIL providers. A proactive heads-up prevents payment delays.
Step 5: Review your first July invoices before submitting
Before you submit your first batch of July claims, check that:
- The registration group on each SIL line item reads 0138, not 0115
- Rates reflect the 2026-27 Pricing Schedule
- Supports delivered before 1 July are invoiced separately under 0115
What plan managers need to know
From 1 July 2026, plan managers should:
- Accept SIL invoices that reference registration group 0138 from registered providers
- Continue paying unregistered providers for supports delivered before 1 July (under 0115), as long as those providers have applied to register by 1 October 2026
- Reject invoices from unregistered SIL providers for supports delivered after 1 October 2026
If you manage participants with SIL supports, check which of your providers are registered. Unregistered providers who have not applied by 1 October cannot be paid from that date.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still use 0115 for SIL supports delivered in June? Yes. Supports delivered up to 30 June 2026 can be claimed under 0115. Only services from 1 July onwards require 0138.
Do I need to re-audit for 0138 straight away? No. The new SIL Supplementary Practice Standards apply at your next scheduled certification assessment, not immediately. Talk to the NDIS Commission about your audit timeline.
What if I am still waiting on my registration application? As long as you applied by 1 October 2026, plan managers can continue to pay you during the transition. Keep your application reference number on hand in case plan managers ask for confirmation.
What happened to the PAPL? The 2025-26 Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) ended on 30 June 2026. From 1 July, the NDIA has introduced a new document called the Pricing Schedule. It works the same way — it sets the price limits for NDIS supports — but it has a different name and format. Download it from the NDIS website.
