SASSA extends temporary disability and child care grants

TEMPORARY disability grants as well as Care Dependency Grants for children that lapsed on 1 February have been extended to 31 December 2020.

This includes children who turned 18 during that period.

Also read: SASSA beneficiaries can now collect grants from their bank

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) said the Minister of Social Development decided to extend these grants in response to the declared State of Disaster which made it difficult for beneficiaries to apply for social grants, especially those requiring medical assessments because of the limited access to health facilities. 

“Beneficiaries of the Temporary Disability Grants who feel that their medical condition still prevents them from working are advised to approach their nearest SASSA local office from 5 January 2021 to re-apply. It must be understood that this is not a review process, but a new application, as temporary disability grants are awarded for a specific period only. Care givers of children whose Care Dependency grants will lapse on 31 December are also requested to approach SASSA local offices from 5 January 2021 to apply for disability grants for the young adults,” said SASSA. 

Beneficiaries are requested to take clinical records pertaining to the medical conditions of applicants when applying. 

Also read: Sassa plan reduces grant rejection rates

Care givers of children whose Care Dependency Grants will lapse are not required to bring the children to SASSA local offices but should undertake the application process as the proxy for their children.

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