If you have a physical or mental disability that makes you unfit to work for a period of longer than six months, you can apply for a disability grant. Read through to get more information on the disability Grant.
About a Disability Grant
A permanent disability grant is awarded if your disability will last more than a year, and they awarded a temporary disability grant if your disability will last for at least six months, but only twelve months.
A permanent disability grant does not imply that you will receive it indefinitely, but that it will last longer than 12 months.
How do you know if You Qualify?
To qualify, you must:
➤ be a South African citizen or permanent resident or refugee and living in South Africa at the time of application
➤ Be between 18 and 59 years old
➤ Not be cared for in a state institution
➤ Have a 13-digit, bar-coded identity document (ID)
➤ Not earn more than R86 280 if you are single or R172 560 if married.
➤ Not have assets worth more than R1 227 600 if you are single or R2 455 200 if you are married
➤ Undergo a medical examination where a doctor appointed by the state will assess the degree of your disability
➤ Bring along any previous medical records and reports when you make the application and when the assessment is done.
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Few Things To Note
The doctor will write a medical report and send it to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The report is valid for three months after the assessment date.
If you are under the age of 18 and require permanent care because of a disability, your primary caregiver may apply for a Care Dependency Grant on your behalf.
If you don’t have an ID, you’ll need to fill out an affidavit and show proof that you applied for one from the Department of Home Affairs.
How Will you Be Paid?
➤ A grant will be paid to you through one of the following methods:
➤ cash at a specific pay point on a particular day
➤ electronic deposit into your bank account, including Postbank (the bank may charge you for the service)
➤ an institution not funded by the State – e.g. home for people with disabilities.
When May Your Grant be Suspended?
The following may cause the suspension of your grant:
➤ when your circumstances change
➤ the outcome of a review
➤ if you fail to co-operate when your grant is reviewed
➤ when you commit fraud or misrepresent yourself
➤ if there was a mistake when your grant was approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I Get a Disability Grant in South Africa?
The applicant must be resident in South Africa. The applicant must be 18 to 59 years of age. Applicant must submit a medical / assessment report confirming permanent, severe disability.
2. What Qualifies as a Disability in South Africa?
The Code defines persons with disabilities as “persons who have a long-term or recurring physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits their prospects of entry into or advancement in employment.”
3. What are the 4 Categories of Disability?
More Frequently Asked Questions
A permanent disability grant is given if your disability will last more than a year, and a temporary disability grant is given if your disability will last at least six months but not more than twelve months.
A permanent disability grant does not imply that you will receive it indefinitely, but rather that it will last for more than a year.