Gauteng Health urges disability grant applicants to use free facilities for SASSA forms

The Gauteng Department of Health has encouraged people applying for disability grants to use community health centres for assistance with South African Social Security Agency medical assessment forms.

The department says the service is available free of charge at primary healthcare facilities, while hospitals may charge administrative fees.

Health officials say using local clinics and community health centres will help reduce pressure on hospitals and make the process more accessible for residents.

Department spokesperson Steve Mabona has urged applicants to bring all relevant documentation when visiting healthcare facilities.

“We further remind applicants to bring the relevant SASSA documents, their identity documents, and any available records that may assist health practitioners in completing these forms, especially any medical records they may have.”