How to Invoice NDIS Line Item 0138: A Guide for SIL Providers
Updated 14 September 2026: corrected the registration name for 0115 and the transition rules for unregistered providers, to match the NDIS Commission's published pathways.
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 with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement) for SIL 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
- Comply with the new SIL Practice Standards now — you'll be audited against them at your next audit (mid-term or renewal)
Currently unregistered and already delivering SIL
You can keep delivering SIL while your application is assessed — but only if you submit a valid registration application by 1 October 2026 (or you already applied before 1 July 2026).
If you don't apply, you'll need to stop delivering SIL. Once you apply, you'll receive a scope of audit, engage an Approved Quality Auditor, and complete a certification audit that includes the new SIL Practice Standards. If your application isn't approved, you can't continue delivering SIL.
Documentation, evidence and auditor bookings all take time, so don't leave it to the last week. Our SIL mandatory registration guide walks through each pathway.
Starting to deliver SIL from 1 July 2026 onwards
There is no transition window for new SIL services. If you apply after 1 July 2026, you can't deliver SIL until the NDIS Commission has made a decision on your application.
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 may ask you to confirm your registration status. If your application is still being assessed, include your application reference number. 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, SIL must be delivered by a registered provider, or by an existing provider covered by the NDIS Commission's transition arrangements. For plan managers, that means:
- Registered SIL providers have 0138 on their certificate of registration. You can check using the Commission's find a registered provider search.
- Existing unregistered SIL providers who submitted a valid application before 1 July 2026, or before 1 October 2026, can keep delivering while it's assessed. Ask for their application reference number.
- An existing provider without a valid application by 1 October 2026 must stop delivering SIL.
- SIL supports delivered up to 30 June 2026 are still claimed under 0115.
If you manage participants with SIL supports, check where each of their providers sits before 1 October. See our SIL mandatory registration guide for the full breakdown.
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.
I'm already registered under 0115. Do I need a new audit for 0138 straight away? No. You must comply with the new SIL Practice Standards from 1 July 2026, but you'll be audited against them at your next audit (mid-term or registration renewal).
What if I am still waiting on my registration application? If you're an existing SIL provider and you submitted a valid application by 1 October 2026, you can keep delivering SIL while the NDIS Commission assesses it. Keep your application reference number on hand in case plan managers ask for confirmation. If your application isn't approved, you can't continue delivering SIL.
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.