SRD Means Test (R624) – SASSA R370 Income Threshold Guide
This page explains the SRD R370 means test and the R624 threshold, how monthly income checks affect SRD outcomes, and what to do if your status/decline relates to income source identified or alternative income findings.
SRD assessments are month-specific. A result for one month does not automatically guarantee the same result for another month.
What the SRD Means Test Is
The SRD means test is part of SASSA’s monthly assessment process used to determine whether the applicant meets the financial eligibility conditions for that month.
How the Means Test Affects Your SRD Status
Approved (month-specific)
If the monthly checks pass, your status may be approved for that month.
Declined: Means Income Source Identified
This decline reason is tied to SRD income/means checks for the specific month.
Appeal outcome (different wording may appear)
The appeals portal may use different wording from the decline wording shown on the SRD status portal.
What To Do If Your SRD Result Is Income-Related
- Check the exact month and wording on the official SRD status portal.
- Use the matching decline reason page (not a random page).
- If you appeal, make sure the month and portal wording are correctly understood (decline wording vs appeal wording can differ).
- Avoid mixing decline reasons and appeal reasons on the same page when checking guidance.
FAQs – SRD Means Test / R624
Is the SRD means test checked once or every month?
SRD eligibility is assessed monthly, so income-related outcomes can be month-specific.
Does an income-related decline mean I’m permanently disqualified?
Not necessarily. SRD outcomes are typically assessed month by month.
Which page should I use for “Means Income Source Identified”?
Use your dedicated decline reason page: /srd-income-source/.
Official References
Disclaimer
This page is independent guidance and not affiliated with SASSA. Always confirm your month-specific status and wording on official SRD portals.