South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is encouraging all applicants for disability grant to use online platform to book for disability related assessment.
This platform allows beneficiaries to access SASSA services in their comfort zone, save money for transport and avoid long queues. This programme is not meant to prevent beneficiaries and applicants going to SASSA offices. Those who do not have access to the internet are encouraged to visit SASSA offices to book for their assessment.
After the assessment the applicant can complete the application online and submit it. Before uploading the required documents, the applicant must make sure that all documents are certified, valid within six months and the information in documents is accurate.
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The requirements for the Disability Grant are as follows:
-Must be a South African citizen, permanent or refugee permanently residing in South Africa,18-59 years of age.
-Undergo a medical assessment confirming disability, provide a referral form duly completed by a treating facility.
– Applicant and spouse must be subjected to the means test, not be maintained or cared for in a state funded institution, not be in receipt of another social grant in respect of himself or herself.
– Submit a 13-digit barcoded identity document for self and spouse. In the absence of an ID card or birth certificate an alternative identification prescribed by SASSA will be acceptable
For more information contact toll free during working days/hours 0800 60 10 11/ [013] 754 – 9428/9363 during working hours Monday – Friday, and WhatsApp 082 046 8553.
