SASSA Grant-in-Aid 2026: Complete Guide

The Grant-in-Aid (GIA) is a supplementary payment of R580 per month (2026 rate) for existing Old Age Grant or Disability Grant recipients who require full-time attendance from another person due to their physical or mental condition. It is not a standalone grant — you must already be receiving either the Old Age Pension or the Disability Grant to qualify. The Grant-in-Aid is intended to help cover the costs of the caregiver who looks after you.

To qualify for the Grant-in-Aid, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• You must already be receiving an Old Age Grant or Disability Grant
• You must require full-time attendance from another person due to your condition (cannot be left alone)
• Your condition must be confirmed by a medical report from a government doctor
• You are not already receiving a similar grant or living in a state-funded institution

The Grant-in-Aid is not means-tested — it is based entirely on your medical need for a caregiver. If you qualify, you receive the full R580 regardless of your income or assets.

The Grant-in-Aid is R580 per month (2026 rate). It is paid on the same day as your primary grant. If you receive the Old Age Grant, you will be paid on the first working day of the month. If you receive the Disability Grant, you will be paid on the second working day. The Grant-in-Aid is deposited into the same account as your primary grant.