Steps to Apply for SASSA Disability Grant

Steps to Apply for SASSA Disability Grant

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You can apply for a disability grant if you have a health condition—either physical or mental—that stops you from working for more than six months. If your condition will last longer, you may get a permanent disability grant. If it’s expected to last for at least six months but less than a year, you might qualify for a temporary disability grant.

How to Apply for SASSA Disability Grant

  1. Start with a Medical Check:
    You’ll need to be checked by a doctor who is approved by SASSA. The doctor will look at your health condition to see if it fits the rules for getting a disability grant. Based on your situation, they will also decide if you need a short-term or long-term grant.
  2. Doctor’s Report:
    The doctor will write a report after checking your condition. SASSA will use this report to help decide if you can get the grant. They also look at things like how much money you have and whether you can take care of yourself. Once the medical check is done, you’ll go to the nearest SASSA office to fill out an application form for the grant. Be sure to take all needed papers with you.
  3. Family or Friends Can Help Apply:
    If your disability makes it hard for you to go to the office, a trusted person like a family member or friend can apply on your behalf.

Prepare the Required Documents

Complete your application at the SASSA office near you. If you need help, the staff will guide you through the form.

If you don’t have an ID, you can still apply:

You’ll need to fill out an official affidavit form in front of a Commissioner of Oaths (not linked to SASSA). SASSA will take your fingerprints and then send you to the Department of Home Affairs to apply for an ID. If you don’t get your ID, your grant might be stopped.

You will need the following documents:

  • Doctor’s report and disability assessment form. PDF for Medical Assessments
  • Proof of marital status (if it applies)
  • Proof of where you live
  • Income statements or dividend slips
  • Proof of any property or savings
  • Bank statements from the last 3 months
  • Refugee permit and 13-digit refugee ID (if you are a refugee)

Submitting the Application

After submitting your documents and doing an interview, you’ll get a letter from SASSA confirming that they got your application. SASSA may later ask for more info depending on your case.

Steps to Apply for SASSA Disability Grant

How Long Will It Take to Get Feedback?

SASSA will write to you within three months to let you know if your situation has stayed the same since you applied. If they approve your application, the grant will be paid from the date you first applied.

Who Can Get a SASSA Disability Grant?

To qualify, you must meet these conditions:

Basic requirements:

  • Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or registered refugee
  • Be between 18 and 59 years old
  • Live in South Africa
  • Not already receive care in a government facility
  • You and your spouse must pass the means test (income/assets limit)

Additional requirements for a disability grant:

  • If your health stops you from working for 6–12 months
  • Or you’re unable to work for more than 12 months

Income and Asset Limits:

  • If you are single: earn less than R16,140 per month
  • If married: household income under R172,560 per year
  • If single: total assets under R1,227,600
  • If married: combined assets under R2,455,200

How Do You Receive the Disability Grant?

You can get your grant in a few ways:

  • In cash at your assigned pay point on a chosen date
  • Through a bank account (electronic payment)
  • At a care home or non-government facility

If you want to change how you get your grant, visit a SASSA office to fill out a form. Changes take about a month to start.

How to Check Your SASSA Grant Balance

Stay updated on how much money is left in your account by SASSA balance check:

  • Dial 1203210# or 12069277# on your phone
  • Visit any ATM (note: charges may apply)
  • Call the SASSA Helpline at 0800 601 011
  • Send a WhatsApp to 082 046 8553

When Can SASSA Stop Your Grant?

Your grant may be stopped if:

  • Your personal situation changes
  • A review is ongoing
  • You don’t respond or cooperate during a review
  • False or wrong information was given
  • There was a mistake in the approval process

Important:
You must tell SASSA if anything changes—like your home address, contact details, bank info, or health condition. If you don’t, your grant may be stopped and you won’t receive money.

Contact SASSA for Help

Have your ID and grant details ready when contacting SASSA.

  • Application forms are not online—you must collect them from your nearest SASSA office.
  • Call the SASSA Toll-Free Line at 0800 60 10 11
  • Phone the Head Office at 012 400 2322
  • Email your queries to grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za

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