Sassa Disability Grant Appeals and Sustained Usage of Sassa Gold Cards. Receiving a rejection for your Sassa grant application can be a distressing experience, particularly when you meet all the eligibility criteria. However, for individuals whose disability grant application gets rejected, there’s hope in the form of an appeal application.
Sassa Call to Action
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) recognizes the importance of assisting individuals with disabilities through the disability grant. They urge disability grant applicants to submit an appeal application if their initial request was declined, ensuring that those in need receive the support they require.
A Lifeline for the Disabled
The disability grant serves as a vital lifeline for individuals unable to work due to physical or mental disabilities lasting longer than six months. It provides essential financial support during their period of incapacity.
Unmet Need
While millions benefit from the disability grant, a significant number of applicants faced rejection, leaving them without this crucial financial assistance.
The Appeal Process
Sassa encourages all unsuccessful disability grant applicants to submit an appeal application. The appeal must be lodged within 30 days of receiving a rejection letter, and the review process takes an additional 30 days.
Qualified Assessment
Sassa collaborates with contracted medical professionals who assess applicants’ eligibility for disability grants. Their assessment considers the information presented to the doctor and includes a physical evaluation.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a disability grant, applicants must meet specific requirements, including South African citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status in South Africa, along with a medical or functional assessment confirming disability. Additionally, they must meet specific means test criteria and provide necessary identification documents.
Seek Assistance
For further information and assistance, applicants can reach out through the provided toll-free numbers during working hours or use WhatsApp for inquiries.
Grant Payment
If your disability grant appeal application is approved, you will receive a monthly payment of R2,090. The disability grant payments are disbursed at the beginning of each month, and payment dates are available below.
Continue Using Your Expired Sassa Gold Card
Extended Operational Period for Sassa Gold Cards
Postbank has announced that Sassa Gold Cards will remain fully operational for disbursing social grants beyond December 2023. This is a welcome relief for the millions of grant recipients who won’t need to renew their Sassa Gold cards.
Sassa Range of Permanent Grants
Sassa offers various permanent grants to support different groups, including pensioners, individuals with disabilities, war veterans, and the care of children. These grants encompass the Child Support Grant, Foster Care Grant, and Child Support Grant Top-Up, which many beneficiaries access using their Sassa Gold cards.
The Concern Over Expired Cards
Previously, it was revealed that around 5.3 million Sassa Gold cards were due for replacement by December 31, 2023, with many of them already expired. Beneficiaries were allowed to use these cards until the end of the year due to Sassa’s extension of their validity. However, there were uncertainties about the fate of expired cards in 2024.
Assurance from Postbank
Postbank’s announcement ensures that millions of people can continue using their Sassa Gold cards, even if they have expired.
Benefits of the Sassa Gold Card
Sassa Gold Cards offer grant beneficiaries various benefits, such as easy access to Sassa grant withdrawals through a wide network of the country’s ATMs and multiple retailers, including Boxer, Pick n Pay, Usave, Spar, and Shoprite. This diversity of channels minimizes the need for beneficiaries to stand in long queues at Post Offices or cash pay points. Sassa Gold Cards also provide additional transaction benefits, including free withdrawals inside retail shops, free 3-month statements, and balance inquiries.
