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If you’re permanently unable to work, or if you are temporarily unable to work for longer than 6 months due to a physical or mental disability, you are eligible to apply for a South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disability grant. |
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If you have a physical or mental disability which makes you unfit to work and unable to support yourself then the disability grant will assist you. If approved, you’ll get a pre-determined amount of money during your disability period. The maximum amount that can be paid through the disability grant is R1500 and if your grant is approved, you’ll be paid from the date on which you applied. There are 2 types of grants you can apply for:
This grant is for a person whose disability will last for a continuous period of not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months.
This is for someone who’ll be disabled for more than 12 months, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get the grant for life. It simply means that it will continue for longer than 12 months. To qualify for a disability grant, you’ll need to:
Where to apply Your application form will be completed in the presence of an officer from SASSA. When your application is completed, you’ll be given a receipt as proof of your application (make sure you keep your receipt in a safe place). What if your application is not approved?
How will you be paid? When you make the application, you should say how you would like the money to be paid. A grant will be paid to you through one of the following methods:
You can decide to change the payment method at any time by filling in a form at a SASSA office, but the change will only happen a month later. Grant reviews A review is carried out to check that your circumstances have not changed since you applied for the grant or were last reviewed. SASSA must notify you in writing at least 3 months before the date of your review indicating where and when your review will take place and what might happen as a result of it. If you are bed-ridden, home visits are arranged to accommodate you. Once the review has been completed, make sure that you receive a receipt of compliance from the SASSA official. The following may result in the suspension of a grant:
Remember that it is your responsibility to inform the department of any changes in your circumstances and means. This includes changes in either your physical or postal addresses and/or banking details. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of your grant. The disability grant will be cancelled:
Remember that it is your responsibility to inform the department of any changes in your circumstances and means. This includes changes in either your physical or postal addresses and/or banking details. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of your grant. General enquiries can be directed to SASSA Western Cape Regional office: Tel: 021 469 0200 Email: grantsenquiriesWC@sassa.gov.za You can also visit your nearest SASSA office or call SASSA’s toll-free help line on 0800 601 011 for more information on:
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Government Body: | (The Government of South Africa) |