SASSA has introduced an additional support program called Grant in Aid. This program is designed for those who are physically or mentally disabled and need a full-time caregiver in order to take care of their matters. The best part of this program is that if you are a beneficiary of another social grant, i.e. Disability grant or Old Age Grant, you can still avail of this grant, which is R530 per month.
What is Grant in Aid?
SASSA Grant in Aid is a specialized additional financial assistance program launched for those citizens of South Africa who can’t look after themselves due to any physical or mental disease or due to any other illness that requires a person to take care of them 24/7. This program enables beneficiaries to reduce financial burden, and it empowers caregivers to work dedicatedly for the well-being of the disabled.
Eligibility Criteria for Grant in Aid
Those who are looking to apply for the SASSA Grant in Aid must know the following eligibility criteria:
Documents Required For Applying Grant in Aid
If you are planning to apply for Grant in Aid then you should make the following documents ready:
How to Apply for Grant in Aid?
Once you are fully sure that you are eligible and have the requisite documents, then you can apply for Grant-in-Aid by following two ways:
Online Method
Physically in SASSA Office
Application Processing Time
SASSA generally takes around ninety (90) days to complete the application process, but for the Grant in Aid, the processing time is just thirty (30) days. Once the initial scrutiny process is completed, the applicant will be informed about his application’s status, whether it’s approved or rejected. If your application status appears approved, you will also be informed of the date when your grant will be available for collection.
Now, you can check the balance, and then you can collect the grant as per the payment method you mention in the application form, i.e. Bank Account, any cash pick-up point. If, in case, your application is rejected, you will get to know the reason for the rejection. Further, you can request for reconsideration.
Reasons of Suspension of Grant-in-Aid
SASSA suspends the Grant-in-Aid due to the following reasons:
How to Avoid or Remove Suspension?
Every SASSA applicant must provide every single portion of information correctly so that they can avail social grants regularly. Further, applicants must provide the relevant documents at the time of application and keep their record updated. In case of any financial or medical status change, the applicants must inform SASSA and need to cooperate in case of review of application. In case anyone’s grant is suspended, he can appeal for the restoration of the grant within the timeframe of three (3) months.
When Grant-in-Aid Will Be Lapsed?
The Grant in Aid will be lapsed in the following cases:.
Conclusion
Grant in Aid is one of the most important and additional grant of R530 to the caregiver on behalf of the applicants who are medically unfit and can’t take care of themselves and need a full-time caregiver to run their day-to-day matters.