SASSA Caregiver Grant for Adults

Taking care of children with disabilities has taken a toll on many families in South Africa. The government, in a bid to help the caretakers, has come up with a care dependency grant as a solution to the financial problems. This grant offers a financial boost to enable the parents to take care of the children. However, there has been misinformation regarding the caregiver grant stating that it is offered for adults. It is important to note that the only available grants for adults offered by SASSA are the SRD grant, old age grant, and disability grant. Therefore, potential applicants need to be aware that there is no specific grant by the name ‘caregiver grant’. This article explains more on this and clarifies how the care dependency grant comes by.

Lately, there has been misleading blogs that claim that SASSA is providing a caregiver grant for adults. It is important to note that SASSA has not announced any ‘caregiver grant for adults’ and emphasizes that the blogs are fake. The only grants available for adults are the disability grant, old age grant, and SRD grant.

However, there is a care dependency grant that is provided for families that have a severely disabled child. It takes a lot to take care of a child with a disability, hence, it is no surprise that many such families struggle financially. Often times, it becomes difficult or nearly impossible for the caretakers. Thankfully, the South African government has their needs in mind and this can be seen through provision of the grant. Besides financial comfort, the grant enables parents to properly take care of the kids. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware that the grant is available in the first place, nor how to apply for it. This often leads to rejection or late submission.

To receive the grant, new applicants can apply after the birth of the disabled child so they can start receiving the money. Every recipient receives a total amount of R2080 per month. This will help them cater for medicines, hospital bills, and other items. SASSA offers the grant until the child is 18 years.

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Who is Eligible for the Care Dependency Grant?

To quality:

You must be a parent, foster parent appointed by the court, or a primary caregiver
Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
Not earn over R223 200 annually for single individuals or R446 400 annually for married couples.

Also, the child must:

Have a severe disability and need full-time and special care
Not be cared for in a state institution
Be younger than 18 years

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How can I receive my care dependency grant payment?

SASSA has offered different payment options for recipients of the care dependency grant. These include cash at a set pay point, an institution that works as an administrator for the grant, or through electronic deposit into a bank account.

Conclusion

SASSA has made it clear that there is no caregiver grant for adults claiming that what has been circulating in the internet is false information. The care dependency grant, however, is offered to families that have a disabled child to help them care for the child. The SRD grant, disability grant, and old age grant are the only grants available for adults by SASSA.

SASSA Caregiver Grant for Adults – Eligible & Application Guide