The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) announced that the Temporary Disability and Care Dependency Grants will lapse on 31 December 2020.
Temporary Disability grants that lapsed from 1
February were extended to 31 December 2020. Care Dependency Grants for children
who turned 18 years during the period of February to December 2020 were also
extended to 31 December 2020.
“The minister of social development took the
decision to extend them to December 31, 2020, 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.
“These two grants will now finally lapse on
December 31, 2020,” SASSA said.
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.’’
SASSA said care givers of children whose Care
Dependency Grants will lapse are not required to bring the children to SASSA
Local Offices, but should come to undertake the application process as the
proxy for their children.
Done By: Mitchum George
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