SASSA Grant-in-Aid is a social grant provided to existing SASSA grant holders. These grants are being provided to people who need constant care and are unable to take care of themselves due to physical or mental disabilities.
Grant-Aid provides them with the necessary resources to employ someone for their permanent care. Grant-Aid is provided to those already receiving a Disability Grant, War Veteran’s Grant, or old age Grant. People who cannot take care of themselves due to physical and mental disabilities can also get Grant-in-Aid.
Grant-in-aid assistance is provided separately to the grantee in addition to the existing grant. If you want to apply for any of the SASSA Social Grants mentioned above, you can simultaneously apply for an Up Grant in Aid to get both grants together.
Required Documents For Grant-In-Aid Application
While applying for a Grant-in-Aid, you must carry the documents provided below to the SASSA office and submit them to the SASSA office after filling out the application form.
- If you are a South African permanent resident, you must have a 13-digit barcoded ID card.
- If you have a permanent disability, you must have a complete medical report that proves you need permanent care. The reports must be no older than three months.
- If you are married, you must have a marriage certificate to prove your marital status.
- If you are divorced, you must have a certificate of dissolution of marriage.
- If you are single, you should have a signed affidavit form from the oath commissioner to get grant aid.
Eligibility Criteria For SASSA Grant-In-Aid
To apply for Grant-in-Aid, you must meet the eligibility criteria provided by SASSA as provided below. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for Grant-in-Aid.
- You must fulfil the eligibility criteria to get your basic grant and pass the Means Test. As soon as you can get up-grant-in-aid
- This grant will be provided when you already receive an Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, or War Veteran’s Grant.
- You are severely mentally or physically disabled and unable to care for yourself, and you need someone to take care of you permanently.
- You can get a Grant-in-Aid if you are permanently disabled and not living in any state-aided institution.
- You must have a complete medical report proving that you require total care and support services.
- Medical reports should not be more than three months old.
Application Procedure for Grant-In-Aid
Suppose you want to apply for the SASSA Grant-in-Aid. In that case, you can apply for Grant-in-Aid by filling out the application form at your nearest South African Social Security Agency regional office. When you go to the SASSA office and fill out your application form, remember to take your medical reports with you after filling out the application form.
An officer will conduct a thorough interview with you and take your fingerprints. You must complete this application in the presence of our SASSA officers and submit it back to the offices. While submitting the form, you must also attach the necessary documents. Only then will your application be forwarded for full approval.
After this, you will receive an invoice from SASSA. Which you will use to receive grant money after your grant is approved
How Much Amount Paid In Grant-In-Aid
Grant-in-aid Payment from SASSA is fixed at R510 per month. You will be given an additional amount of Grant-in-aid and your basic grant. This amount of grant-in-aid will be provided to you in addition to your basic grant. This grant of yours will not be added to the basic grant.
How Much Time For Application Verification And Processing
Processing of your application may take more than three months. You have to wait because SASSA will fully verify your application. After that, you will be informed about their decision if SASSA does not approve your application. You will then receive a letter from SASSA giving full details of the rejection of your application.
What should you do if a Grant-In-Aid Application is not accepted?
Suppose you are not satisfied with SASSA’s decision to reject your application. In that case, SASSA has provided you with the right to file an appeal against SASSA’s decision to the Ministry of Social Affairs Department. You must file this reconsideration appeal within 90 days after your application was denied.
The Ministry of Social Affairs will forward your application to the ITSAA Committee, which will investigate your application and complete the investigation. And will issue a decision to you within 30 days against the approval or rejection of your application.
SASSA Grant-In-Aid Payment Process
When your application is approved, SASSA will pay you your grant amount in any of the ways provided below.
- On any particular day, SASSA designates a Pay Point from where you can withdraw your Krat amount.
- If you want an electronic deposit, you must provide your bank details while applying. You can also get the up-grant amount in your nearest post-bank account.
- Grant distribution points are also established in welfare organizations that do not work under government funds.
SASSA has announced that if you cannot collect their money yourself, you do not need to collect your grant money. You can nominate a procurator in the SASSA office on your behalf. Who will receive your grant using your power of attorney?