Does SASSA old-age grant reapplication have to take place before the end of the year? Well, we’re happy to report that – despite the South African Social Security Agency’s ongoing verification and fraud issues – there is no such SASSA old-age grant reapplication process required at all …
Happily, if you’re a permanent South African resident who is over the age of 60 and receives a SASSA Older Person grant, you never have to reapply for your benefits ever again. And, barring any technical glitches or delays with your monthly grant, if you’re approved and loaded onto the system, Gov.za says you’re all set for the foreseeable future.
SASSA OLD-AGE GRANT REAPPLICATION
If you’re an eligible resident over the age of 60, we remind you that the forms for an old-age grant are not available online. You have to go ahead and complete a SASSA old-age grant reapplication in-person at a SASSA branch/office. You may wan to click the relevant links below to find one nearest you:
WHO QUALIFIES FOR AN OLD-AGE PENSION?
- South African citizens, permanent residents or refugees.
- Permanent South African residents.
- If you don’t receive any other social grant from the government.
- You’re not house in a state institution/care facility.
- You don’t earn more than R86 280 annually (R7 190 per month) if single.
- If married, you must not earn more than R172 560 annually (R14 380 per month).
- Your net assets cannot exceed R1 227 600 if single or R2 455 200 if married.
While a SASSA old-age grant reapplication will never be required as long as you maintain your eligibility, the government does say your agency benefits may occasionally be reviewed to check that you still qualify. This is to ensure people don’t take advantage of the system and there is a confirmation of life certificate to show you have not passed away.
A large number of fraudulent claims occur when family members illegally continue to claim after an elder’s death. That is why SASSA has the right to review your status. However, you must be notified three months in advance in writing ahead of the time so you can get your affairs in order.
LAPSE OR SUSPENSION OF BENEFITS
Beyond the above, your grant may be suspended by the agency if:
- Circumstances change and you’re earning more money than is alotted.
- If you fail to co-operate with a SASSA official during your review.
- It is found you committed fraud and misrepresented yourself in the application.
- Should you be absent from the country for three months.
- Should you not claim your benefits for three months.
As of Tuesday 3 December 2024, the next pay day, Older Person grants will pay the following:
- Older Person’s Grant (under 75 years): R2 190 per month.
- Older Person’s Grant (older than 75 years): R2 210 per month.
ARE YOU SURPRISED BENEFICIARIES DON’T REAPPLY EACH YEAR?
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