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A 19-year-old person with a permanent physical disability received funding for mobility equipment, home modifications, and regular physiotherapy sessions. They were able to choose their own service providers and had control over how their support funding was managed.
Which of the following schemes provided this person-centered support?
\(B\)
Consider Option B: National Disability Insurance Scheme
→ Provides individualised funding packages for eligible people with permanent disabilities
→ Allows choice and control over service providers
→ Covers reasonable and necessary supports including equipment and modifications
→ Provides ongoing support rather than episodic care
Why other options are incorrect:
→ Medicare Benefits Schedule only covers medical services and doesn’t fund equipment or modifications
→ Private health insurance may contribute to some equipment but doesn’t provide comprehensive disability support
→ Community health services provide general healthcare but don’t offer individualised funding packages
\(\Rightarrow B\)