SASSA Grant-In-Aid [2024]– Complete Guide

SASSA Grant-In-Aid is a social grant given to current recipients of SASSA social grants who require full-time care outside of their homes due to their incapacity to do so on their own. With the grant, they can hire someone to provide full-time care.

SASSA Grant-In-Aid

Grant-in-aid is only available to holders of disability grants, old age grants, and war veteran grants. The Grant-In-Aid application can be submitted simultaneously with the main grant application. Their well-being is improved by providing them with an allowance of R510 per month. We will explore the significance of the SASSA Grant-In-Aid and why it’s such an important resource for South Africans in this article.

SASSA Grant-In-Aid: Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility requirements for Grant-In-Aid applications:

  • Your main grant must meet all eligibility criteria, including the SASSA Means test.
  • You must already be a beneficiary of an old age grant, a disability grant, or a war veteran grant.
  • There must be a severe mental or physical disability that makes you unable to care for yourself and require full-time care at home.
  • A state station cannot be your current place of health care.
  • To qualify for full-time care or support services, you must have a valid medical assessment report. Reports from private doctors can be used, but they cannot be older than 3 months.

Documents Requirement to Apply For Grant-In-Aid

If you are applying for a Grant-In-Aid, you must bring the following documents original or certified copies:

  • You must provide your original 13-digit barcoded ID (identity document).
  • You must have a valid medical assessment document proving your disability and your need for full-time care at home. Reports from private doctors can be accepted, but they must be no older than three months.
  • Documentation confirming your marital status marriage certificate, and Divorce Decree.

How to Apply for the SASSA Grant-In-Aid?

In your nearest SASSA branch, fill out the application form, or apply online through the SASSA services website in accordance with the instructions.

  • SASSA Office: Visit your local SASSA office.
  • SASSA Agent: Contact a Grant Representative at the counter.
  • Application Form: Fill out an application form as applicants for disability grants, old-age grants, and war veteran’s grants may submit the Grant-In-Aid application together.
  • Documents Submission: Submit the required documents as mentioned above.
  • SASSA Verification: SASSA officials may interview you to verify your eligibility.
  • Application Confirmation: If approved, the Aid Grant will begin to be paid to you.

You can also check your updated SASSA Status

What is the Processing Time for the Grant-In-Aid Application?

The Grant-In-Aid application process takes up to 3 months. Once your application is approved, you will start receiving payments. All payments will be sent to you once your application has been processed and approved. An explanation of why you weren’t approved for the grant will be included in SASSA’s rejection letter.

SASSA Grant-In-Aid Payment Process

If your Grant-In-Aid application is approved, you will begin receiving payments from the date you applied. As SASSA does not have any fixed dates, they release the payment schedule every month. So, check out the latest SASSA Payment dates. 

Payments will be made to you by SASSA in one of three ways (you must choose one):

  • Your bank account or Postbank account will be credited directly. You may be charged a service fee by the banks.
  • There are SASSA-partnered retail outlets such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Checkers, Usave, and Spar where you can withdraw your grant payment in cash.
  • A specific institution (e.g. an old-age home, a disability center, or a non-profit organization).

Grant payments through a bank account

The following documents must be submitted if you wish to receive your grant payments through a bank account: SASSA Grant Consent Form.

  • ID cards, driving licenses, or birth certificates can serve as proof of identity.
  • Your bank account number should be in your name.
  • Bank statement showing your name and account number for three months.

At any time, you can update your bank account details by filling out a form at the welfare office. Once the verification is complete, the payments will be received through the new payment method from the following month. You can nominate someone to collect payments on your behalf if you are too old to collect grants yourself.

SASSA Contact

In case of additional questions, please feel free to contact SASSA

  • Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call Centre at: 0800 60 10 11
  • For more information, please contact SASSA’s Head Office: 012 400 2322
  • Please send your queries to SASSA Email Address: [email protected]