Disability Grant Introduction
SASSA disability grant is intended to provide financial assistance to mentally or physically disabled people. You can apply for a disability grant if you are aged between 18 and 59, have a mental or physical disability, and cannot work for more than 6 months. However, disability grant applicants can also apply for a Grant in Aid if they need someone for full-time care.
If your disability continues for more than 1 year then you will get a permanent disability grant. However, if your disability period is more than 6 months and less than 12 months then you will get a temporary disability grant. The permanent grant doesn’t mean that you will receive a disability grant for a lifetime. Once your disability period ends, your grant will terminate, even if it lasts more than 12 months.
SASSA Disability Grant Eligibility Criteria
It is important to check your eligibility criteria for the SASSA disability grant before applying. The eligibility criteria for the grant are given below:
If you are under 18 then your primary caregiver will apply for the Care dependency grant for you. However, if you don’t have an ID then you have to apply within 3 months of applying for the grant.
Required Documents to Apply for Disability Grant SASSA
It is important to collect the required documents before the application process for the disability grant SASSA. Check the list of required documents for disability grant below:
How to Apply for the SASSA Disability Grant
To apply for a disability grant, first, you have to pass a medical assessment by the doctor appointed by SASSA. The doctor will take your medical examination to determine if you are eligible for the grant. The doctor will send your report directly to the SASSA confirming your temporary or permanent disability. You will be informed if you pass or fail the medical assessment.
Once you pass the medical assessment, visit your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office to apply for a disability grant with all required documents. Fill out the SASSA disability grant application form in the presence of the SASSA officer and attach all the required documents copies. After completing the disability grant application form, take the receipt from the SASSA officer and keep it as proof of your application.
SASSA Disability Grant Status Check Online
Once you have applied for the disability grant, it is important to check your application status regularly to stay updated. You can check the SASSA disability grant status by the following steps below:
How Much is Disability Grant Amount
The previous disability grant amount was R2090/month which has now increased by R90/month from April 2024. The applicants for disability grants will now receive R2180/month from April. However, there is another increase of R10/month in disability grants applicable in October 2024.
SASSA Grant Application Processing Time
SASSA usually takes 30 to 90 days to process your grant application. Once, SASSA decides on your disability grant application, they will send you a notification on your SASSA-registered mobile phone. If your application is approved you will start receiving payments from the date your grant is approved. However, if your grant application is rejected then they will give you reasons why your application is rejected.
What to do If SASSA Rejects Your Grant Application
If you received a message from SASSA that your disability grant application is rejected but you believe that you are still eligible for the grant then you can appeal the SASSA decision to the Minister of Social Development. Make sure to appeal within 90 days after the rejection and explain why you believe that you are still eligible for the grant.
The Minister of Social Development will review your grant application and decide within 90 days after submitting the appeal request. If you are eligible for the grant your application for disability grant will be approved and they will reverse the SASSA decision. However, if your appeal request is rejected then you will receive a message with the reasons why your grant application is rejected.
SASSA Grant for Disability Payment Process
SASSA provides two different payment methods to collect grant payments which are bank transfer or cash send. If you selected the bank transfer method during your application process then your grant payment will be directly deposited in your bank account.
However, if you select the cash-send method then you can collect your grant payment from the nearest SASSA-partnered retail stores like Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Checkers, Usave, and Spar. You can also update your bank account after your grant application approval.
SASSA Disability Grant Balance Check
You can check your SASSA disability grant balance through the methods given below:
Disability Grant Suspension Reasons
Your disability grant can be suspended due to the following reasons:
Reasons for Lapsing of the Grant
Your disability grant will expire due to the following reasons:
If you are admitted to any institution that has a contract with the Government to care for you, the grant will reduced to 25% and will be applicable from the 4th month following your admission to the institution. The grant will be reinstated from the date you are discharged from the institution.
SASSA Disability Grant Applicant’s Responsibilities
As a Disability grant applicant, there are a few responsibilities you have:
SASSA Contact Information
SASSA Disability Grant FAQs
Disability Grant Conclusion
The SASSA Disability grant provides financial support to individuals who cannot work due to their disability. You can only be eligible for this grant if you are aged between 18 to 59 and have severe disability. SASSA will appoint a doctor who will take your medical assessment and inform SASSA about your medical condition. If the doctor believes that you have a disability then you can continue the next process of applying for the grant.
