Editor LauraHow does SASSA work?
When a person’s income or assets fall below certain limits, they are eligible for social security benefits managed and administered by SASSA. Money from SASSA goes to people who take care of others, such as primary caregivers, foster parents, the elderly, veterans, and people with mental and physical disabilities.
The applicant’s marital status, as well as their declared income and assets, will be taken into account when deciding whether or not to award the applicant any funds. The results of the test are used to calculate grants for the elderly, the dependent, the disabled, and the military.
The amount of funds you receive is determined by the results of a means test and may be less than 100 percent. It’s also possible that you won’t qualify for SASSA aid if you’re already getting government assistance of another kind or if you’re living in a state-run institution.
How To Find The Nearest SASSA Office To Submit An Application
Grant applications can be submitted to any South African Security Agency office. There is the application process. Bring a government-issued ID with a barcode of at least 13 digits, or a notarized statement from someone you trust attesting to your identity and age. The following are examples of what you’ll need to supply:
Domicile verification
Indicators of financial stability
Authentication of financial assets and retirement benefits (if any)
The marital status must be proven with official documentation (if applicable)
Recent bank statement covering a period of three months
Evidence of eligibility for benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (if you were employed)
Evidence of probate and financial records (if your spouse died within the last five months).
Approximately how long does it take to apply for a grant from SASSA?
If everything is in order, the application will be processed right away, and it could take up to three months. If your claim is accepted, however, you will receive compensation retroactively.
Tips for Determining the Status of Your SASSA Application
If you applied for SASSA and were approved, you will receive a message or SMS telling you when you may expect to receive your payment.
Time required for SASSA to confirm a bank account
There is a time limit associated with the bank verification procedure. However, it may take financial institutions up to seven business days to verify and process banking information.
Accessing Your SASSA Account
Here’s how to view your current SASSA balance:
On your phone, enter: *120*69277#
Pick the language you’re most comfortable with.
If you’re not sure what to do, just do what it says.
A text message alert should then be sent to your phone.
The following are the actions to take in order to check your SASSA balance at an ATM:
To withdraw cash, simply insert your SASSA card into an ATM.
Put in the PIN number for your card.
Select the kind of exchange you wish to make.
Simply click the link that says “Balance.”
What you owe will be shown to you.
Get your card out of the ATM right this minute.