SASSA Grant-in-Aid complete details and guidance

The Grant-in-Aid is an additional financial support provided by SASSA for those already receiving financial support from SASSA for other existing social grants. He must also require full-time care from another person or caretaker.

Details about SASSA Grant-in-Aid?

• Extra funds (SASSA) for recipients who required full-time care.
• Recipients who are already receiving Old Age, Disability, or War Veteran’s Grants.
• This is not a different type of grant but a top-up on an existing grant.
• SASSA paid caretakers to care for those who could not care for themselves.
• More than 90,000 recipients get help per month through Grant-in-Aid.

Eligibility Criteria for the Grant-in-Aid

How can I apply for a grant-in-aid?

Any South African citizen who meets all the eligibility criteria can apply for a grant-in-aid. There are two main ways to apply for this grant: the first is online, and the second is in-person by hand.

Procedures for applying online

• Visit the official website of SASSA.
• Navigate to the grants section.
• Click on grant-in-aid and go to the application form.
• Fill out the complete application form with accurate information.
• Upload copies of all required documents.
• Then, double-check all the information and documents.
• Now, submit your disability grant form.

Procedures for applying for an in-person

• First, look for the nearest SASSA office on Google Maps or ask locally.
• Then, visit your nearest SASSA office and get an application form for Grant-in-Aid.
• Complete the application form with accurate information.
• Attach copies of all required documents.
• Recheck all information and documents before applying.
• Now, submit an application form to the SASSA agent.
• After submission of the application form, keep regular updates about the application.

Note: No matter whether you choose any method, you must provide all the information and documents (ID card, proof of income, disability proof certificate) with 100% accuracy. Do not use any other person’s information or documents. It is considered fraud. SASSA will reject your application and take legal action against you, according to the laws of SASSA.

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List of Documents for Grant-in-Aid.

It is necessary to submit an application form with all valid documents. The list of documents is given here.

• The applicant’s original green barcoded ID book or ID card is required.
• Residency proves.
• Recent bank statement.
• Proof of an existing grant (old person, disability, or war veteran grant)
• A medical report that clarifies a disability and requires a full-time caregiver.
• List of activities for which recipients require caregivers.
• Proof of income to qualify for a grant.
• Signed doctor summary report with clinical details.

Medical Assessment Report for Grant-in-Aid

The most crucial part of the grant-in-aid application is a detailed medical checkup report.

• The acceptable medical report of the registered clinic and by a specialist doctor for a particular disability.
• Provide comprehensive information about the disability, including its severity, limitations, and causes. Also included is the applicant’s history.
• Complete diagnosis reports, testing data, and prognosis details.
• Specify a list of a list of disability activities for which a caregiver is required.
• The expected duration of recovery from disability or re-evaluation is being discussed.
• All the reports are not over three months; SASSA requires recent reports.

Amount for Grant-in-Aid in 2024

The monthly fund for Grant-in-Aid for 2024 is R530. This cannot be provided separately; it is a top-up  or addition to the amount of the disability, old person, or war veterans grant, and it cannot be adjusted annually. The goal of grant-in-aid is to provide relief in the cost of employment for full-time caregivers. 

The Methods of Payment for Grant-in-Aid.

SASSA distributes the funds for grant-in-aid in the same way as the primary recipient.  Here are some methods to receive monthly payments from SASSA.

1. The funds will be directly deposited into the applicant’s bank account.
2. Cash withdrawals require deposits into the SASSA card.
3. Get funds at a designated payment point, such as a post office.
4. SASSA transfers grant payments via a service such as Mukuru.

Payment dates for Grant-in-Aid

SASSA provides funds for grant-in-aid on the same date as the recipient (old person, disability, war veterans grant) already receiving payment from SASSA. There is a R530 top-up in the primary amount of the grant. The recipient’s account receives a payment deposit on the third day of each month, except on a weekend or holiday. If the third is a weekend or holiday, it will not count. Only working days are counted.

Payment dates for year of 2024/2025 by SASSA

Then, the recipient should withdraw the complete payment within five working days. Cash collection points are always more busy because of the large number of people. You should go early to avoid long lines.

What is the duration for Grant-in-Aid?

The R530 top-up payment for Grant-in-Aid will be renewed with the primary grant. If it is required as per the doctor’s report, it will automatically come with the primary grant.

How can I report an issue about Grant-In-Aid?

The applicant can properly report any issue with the grant in aid to the SASSA. Here are some ways in which recipients can report issues:

1. The applicant can visit the nearest SASSA office or service point and speak to the agent.
2. He may call the help center through the SASSA helpline number.
3. Recipients may visit the query section on SASSA’s official website.
4. Immediately report to the SASSA if payment of grant-in-aid is late, delayed, or missed.
5. Recipients must report corruption or fraud on disability grants and provide complete details.

After reviewing it in depth, SASSA will take immediate action regarding the legal issue.

FAQ about Grant-in-Aid

Conclusion

The SASSA provides extra top-up funds by grant-in-aid to the recipients who have a mental or physical disability and qualify for the Old Person, War Veterans, and Disability Grant. And require a full-time caretaker, according to the doctor’s assessment report. The goal of SASSA behind Grant-in-Aid is to give some relief in the cost of employment for full-time care.