SASSA Disability Grant Application Process

SASSA Disability Grant: Eligibility, Application Process, Status Check, & Payment Dates

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Disability Grant provides financial support to individuals with temporary or permanent disability, who are unable to work. The applicant must not have an earning of more than R86,280 per year if individual and combined income of R172,560 for married couples, to receive this grant.

If you have temporary or permanent disability and struggling to support your basic expenses, then you can apply for this grant. However, there are some more eligibility checks that you need to keep in mind, rather than income.

All the eligibility grant beneficiaries will receive financial aid of R2,180 per month. For disabled persons, this grant amount becomes a crucial support for their expenses.

If you are planning to apply for the grant or looking for some information, then must read this article till the end. Because it shares everything about Disability Grant, such as the application process, eligibility criteria, status check, payment dates and all other information.

Who Qualifies for SASSA Disability Grant?

Getting a grant from the government when you have temporary or permanent disability and are unable to work. Receiving R2180 every month to support their basic needs of living. But whether you are not eligible for the Disability grant or not, you can find out after reading all the eligibility criteria shared below:

  • You must be a South African citizen, a permanent resident or asylum seeker, a refugee, special permit holder.
  • You must be between 18 to 59 years old to receive this grant.
  • You can not be residing in a government-funded institution for long-term care.
  • You must have a long-term or short-term disability which needs to be verified by providing a recent medical report from a qualified medical professional.
  • Your disability must limit your ability to work.
  • You must pass the SASSA Means Test, which evaluates your income and assets to find whether you are eligible for the grant or not.
  • You should not be receiving any other grant.
  • You may be required to undergo a medical evaluation by a state-appointed doctor.

Documents Required for Disability Grant

The following are the documents required for applying for Disability Grant:

  • Your valid bar-coded South African ID card, Passport for Asylum seeker and special permit holder
  • Your proof of residence such as your bank statement, utility bills, lease agreement, municipal account statement etc. The document must confirm your residential address in South Africa
  • Your recent medical report and Functional assessment report from a qualified medical professional.
  • If applied as Married, your marriage certificate should be needed.
  • Proof of any income or dividends you are currently receiving, you can provide your bank statements, payslips etc.
  • Proof of your assets, this can include your municipal valuation of your property.

How Much Is SASSA Disability Grant Amount?

All the eligible beneficiaries registered in the Disability Grant offered by SASSA will receive financial aid of R2,180 per month to support their basic expenses. But this is not a fixed amount you will receive, it can vary depending on the type of disability you have.

Also, the Means Test will play an important role in deciding your grant amount based on how much you need, depending on your income and assets.

How To Apply for SASSA Disability Grant?

If you found out that you are eligible for receiving Disability Grant, after reading our Eligibility section above. Then, follow the below share step-by-step process to apply for the SASSA Disability Grant:

  • You can apply for the disability grant by visiting the nearest SASSA office, and finding out the nearest branch and their operating hours.
  • Visit the office carrying all your documents needed for the application.
  • Meet their staff, and ask that you apply for the Disability Grant, they will hand over you the SASSA Disability Grant application form.
  • Provide all the information carefully asked in the form, and make sure you don’t make any typos or provide any incorrect information in the form. This will delay your application process.
  • Attach all the required documents needed in the application. We have already shared the list above which you can check and bring all needed documents.
  • Staff will also ask you to provide your medical report proving your disability.
  • Once everything is done, submit your application to the staff who handed over the form to you.
  • Once the application is submitted, there will be an interview process where a person from SASSA will verify all your information and documents.

Once the application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation message on your given mobile number. This is to confirm that SASSA has received your grant application. There will be some processing time, SASSA can take from some weeks to months so wait patiently for their response.

SASSA Disability Grant Payment Dates for 2024

SASSA Payment dates are not fixed, they can vary every month and depending on the grant type. Because there are multiple grants and their payment dates are also different. Below I have shared the complete schedule of SASSA Disability Grant payment dates for 2024:

MonthDisability Grant
January 202404/01/2024
February 202405/02/2024
March 202406/03/2024
April 202404/04/2024
May 202406/05/2024
June 202405/06/2024
July 202405/07/2024
August 202403/08/2024
September 202406/09/2024
October 202404/10/2024
November 202403/11/2024
December 202404/12/2024
January 202506/01/2025
February 202505/02/2025
March 202505/03/2025

How to Check SASSA Disability Grant Status?

After submitting your Disability Grant Application, it is always recommeded to keep an eye on your grant application status to find if there is any update on the process. Following are the step-by-step process that you can follow to check your Disability Grant Status:

  • First of all, you need to visit the official SASSA portal to check your status, visit the page via the link https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status
  • On the page, you will need to enter your South African ID number and registered mobile number which you used when submitting your grant application.
  • After entering both the details, click on the “Submit” or “Check Status” button at the bottom.
  • Your SASSA Disability application status will be shown on the screen.

If approved, you will start receiving your grant money from the next scheduled date. Or, if the application is declined and you still believe that you are eligible, you can file an appeal.

SASSA Disability Grant Balance Check Online

All the approved beneficiaries can check their Disability Grant balance using the steps shared below:

Check Balance via USSD Codes

  • First of all, use your mobile’s call application and make a call to *120*69277#
  • Provide your SA ID number and mobile number registered in the SASSA application.
  • Your balance will be sent through SMS to your registered mobile number.

Check Disability Grant Balance via SASSA Card

  • Locate the nearest ATM in your locality, and don’t forget to carry your SASSA Card.
  • Enter your SASSA Card in the ATM Machine, you will required to enter your PIN to proceed.
  • You will some options appear on the ATM Screen, find the option that says “Check Balance” or “Balance Inquiry”.
  • Your grant balance will be displayed on the ATM screen.

FAQs

Who can apply for the SASSA Disability Grant?

All South African Citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylum seekers aged 18 to 60 years, having short-term or long-term disability, can apply for this grant.

What kind of disability qualifies for the grant?

All the Physical or mental disabilities are eligible to receive this grant, but your disability must be verified by a medical professional.

Can I receive other SASSA grants with the Disability Grant?

No, if you are receiving the Disability grant then you can not apply for the other grant offered by SASSA.

How can I apply for the SASSA Disability Grant?

You can easily apply for the Disability Grant using any of the following methods:
1. You can apply by visiting the nearest SASSA office in your area
2. Apply through the SASSA Official portal

What documents do I need to apply?

The following are the documents needed for the SASSA Disability Grant application process:
1. Your valid South African ID Card
2. Your proof of residence
3. Medical Report proving your disability
4. Marriage certificate (if applicable)

How can I check the status of my application?

You can check your status by visiting the portal https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status, provide your SA ID and mobile number to check your status.

How much is the SASSA Disability Grant?

All the eligible Disability Grant beneficiaries will receive R2,180 per month to support their basic needs.

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Kagiso is a South African social grant beneficiary who understands firsthand the importance of SASSA grants. Committed to empowering others, Kagiso created SASSAhelp.co.za to provide clear and reliable information on navigating the world of SASSA grants. When not managing the blog, Kagiso enjoys surfering web and finding information on new topics.

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