How Do I Reapply SASSA 350 If Declined?

How Do I Reapply SASSA 350 If Declined?

Social relief of distress is a brief provision of support intended for persons in such dire material need that they are unable to meet their families’ most basic needs. If your application is denied, you will be able to file an appeal with the Department of Social Development for each month that the SASSA denied your application.

You will receive information about how to file an appeal along with the notification that your application has been rejected. The initial decision will stand if an appeal is not requested for each month the application is denied. As you start the reapplication process, make sure you have the necessary materials available:

Steps to Reapply for SASSA 350 After a Declined Application

Dear Covid-19 SRD applicant,

• Have you applied to SASSA for the COVID-19 SRD on their electronic platform,
• Did you get a notification that your application was rejected?
• Do you disagree with that decision?

If you answered “YES” to all 3 questions, you may, within 30 days but not exceeding 90 days, appeal SASSA’s decision to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA). To do so, follow these steps:

• Double-check that the information you provided to SASSA, which is reflected on the SRD DSD Appeal Electronic Platform is complete and correct.
• Where necessary, update your contact information by clicking on this link. This is very important if your appeal is successful. If your appeal is successful the Independent Tribunal will direct SASSA to initiate the payment of the Covid-19 SRD directly to you and accordingly need to have your correct contact information.
• After updating your information on the link provided, if applicable, click “Save” and thereafter you will be automatically redirected back to the SRD DSD Appeal website to continue to lodge your appeal.
• Appellants or their proxy will have to confirm that they have read and accepted the clauses in the Declaration and Consent Documents.
• Click “Submit” and look out for the confirmation message on the page that your application was submitted successfully.
• Please note, that an appeal application needs to be lodged about
• each month when a person is rejected by SASSA, if in disagreement with the decision.

Please note that all information will be provided electronically and there is no need to upload any documentation. Please ensure that you provide SASSA with a Mobile Number (cell phone number) where we can reach you to provide you with feedback on the status of your application. You can also obtain the status of your application on this website.

SASSA Contact Details

• For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za

Reapplying for the SASSA R350 grant after a decline provides an opportunity to address any issues that led to the initial decline and potentially secure the financial support you need. By understanding the reason for the decline, gathering the necessary documentation, updating and correcting information, and following the official reapplication process, you increase your chances of a successful application. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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