THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in KZN has assessed 4 007 Temporary Disability Grants and 1 829 Care Dependency Grant cases as part of the reapplication process which started on 5 January 2021, following the suspension of medically-related grants in December 2020.
A total of 43 861 medically-related grants lapsed, among them 40 875 Temporary Disability Grants (TDG) and 2 986 Care Dependency Grants (CDG).
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To adhere to social distancing at SASSA KZN offices, the region introduced shift work of not more than 50% of staff in an office. However, the plan is to finalise the reapplication process for all lapsed grants by the end of March, with SASSA working extended hours and weekends to meet the deadline.
Regional Executive Manager of SASSA KZN, Themba Matlou, said clients have heeded the call to visit offices for the reapplication process.
‘We encourage affected citizens to continue reporting to the nearest SASSA office, with a detailed referral report from their treating doctor, which confirms the impact of the medical condition or disability,’ said Matlou.
Grant stipulations
– A disability grant may be awarded as a permanent grant, which may or may not be subject to a medical review after a certain period of time.
– Permanent disability grants are awarded for conditions which impact on the applicant’s ability to work for a period longer than
12 months.
– Where the disability or medical condition is likely to improve with treatment or other interventions, the grant may be awarded for a temporary period of between six and 12 months, after which the grant lapses, in accordance with the conditions set in the Social Assistance Act, 2004.
– If, on lapsing of the grant, the client is still unable to be employed as a result of the disability or medical condition, he/she needs to re-apply for the grant.
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