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  1. Representative Payee Program

    Representative Payee. Social Security's Representative Payment Program provides benefit payment management for our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. We appoint a suitable representative payee (payee) who manages the payments on behalf of the beneficiaries.

  2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Representative Payees

    A representative payee is a person or an organization. We appoint a payee to receive the Social Security or SSI benefits for anyone who can't manage or direct the management of his or her benefits. A payee's main duties are to use the benefits to pay for the current and future needs of the beneficiary, and properly save any benefits not ...

  3. Appointment of a Representative Payee

    You must then submit an application, form SSA-11 (Request to be selected as payee) and documents to prove your identity. You will need to provide your social security number or if you represent an organization, the organization's employer identification number. SSA requires you to complete the payee application in a face-to-face interview ...

  4. Representative Payee Portal

    my Social Security | Representative Payee Portal. Still have questions? If you have questions or need help understanding how to check the status of your Social Security application online, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your Social Security office. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday ...

  5. Understanding the Need for a Representative Payee

    Account holders can get a benefit verification letter and manage direct deposit and wage reporting for their beneficiaries. You also have the option to identify, in advance, up to three people you trust to serve as your future representative payee and help manage your benefits, if the need arises. ... A Guide for Representative Payees. We hope ...

  6. GN 00502.107 The Representative Payee Application

    The Representative Payee Application. When a beneficiary, who has a representative payee, requests direct payment, you will need to interview the beneficiary (preferably face-to-face) in order to reevaluate their capability per GN 00502.020A.5. and GN 00502.055.You will also need to contact the beneficiary's current payee to obtain their input regarding whether or not the beneficiary is now ...

  7. How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social

    If you know someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits who needs assistance managing their payments, you should contact your local Social Security office about becoming their representative payee. See When Peopl e Need Help Managing Their Money for more information.

  8. GN 00502.001 Capability Determination and Representative Payee Payment

    A representative payee (payee) is a third party who manages the Social Security benefits of a beneficiary who is incapable of managing or directing the management of their own benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) decides whether to certify payments through a payee to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the ...

  9. Representative Payee Portal

    my Social Security | Representative Payee Portal. Still have questions? If you have questions or need help understanding how to check the status of your Social Security application online, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your Social Security office. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday ...

  10. What Is a Representative Payee for Social Security Disability?

    In these cases, the SSA will assign a "representative payee" to the recipient. The payee's job is to receive the SSDI or SSI funds and make sure they are spent for the care and well-being of the recipient. This guide for representative payees will explain what a representative payee is and why Social Security might appoint a "rep payee."

  11. PDF How Do I Get a Representative Payee for My Social Security Benefits?

    representative payee (often called a rep payee or payee). Your payee will be responsible for taking care of ... Send or bring the letter asking for a new payee to your local Social Security office. Get proof of your request - send the letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, or get a receipt if you deliver it. SSA must ...

  12. How to Change, Remove, or Report a Representative Payee

    TTY: (866) 501-2101. To report a violation, provide as much information as possible about the rep payees suspected misuse, including: Name of rep payee and the beneficiary; Social Security Number of the rep payee and the beneficiary; Date of birth of the rep payee and the beneficiary; and. Details regarding the allegation such as when, how, and ...

  13. Representative Payees

    Can I get a verification letter for a beneficiary? If I am the representative payee for someone who receives Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), what changes must I report to Social Security? How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?

  14. Making Wise Choices When a Representative Payee Manages Your Money

    A person assigned to help you manage your monthly benefits is called a representative payee. We may decide you need a representative payee if we receive information that indicates you need help to manage your money. We try to select someone who knows you and wants to help you. Your representative payee should be someone who you trust, who sees ...

  15. GN 00502.114 Representative Payee Responsibilities and Duties

    The payee responsibilities and duties are to: •. meet with the beneficiary on a regular basis to ascertain their current and foreseeable needs; •. use funds in the beneficiary's best interest; •. conserve benefits not needed for the beneficiary's current needs; •. keep detailed and accurate records of how the payee uses benefits in ...

  16. How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social

    If you know someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits who needs assistance managing their payments, you should contact your local Social Security office about becoming their representative payee. See When Peopl e Need Help Managing Their Money for more information.

  17. Representative Payee Program

    Representative Payee. Social Security's Representative Payment Program provides benefit payment management for our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. We appoint a suitable representative payee (payee) who manages the payments on behalf of the beneficiaries.

  18. Representative Payee Program

    Your representative payee must first use your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for your current basic needs for food, clothing, housing, medical care, and personal comfort items. After paying for your needs, your representative payee must save for you any money left, preferably in an interest-bearing bank account.

  19. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Representative Payees

    A representative payee (payee) manages benefit payments for our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Social Security law and regulations require payees to use the payments they receive for the current needs of the beneficiary and in their best interests.

  20. Representative Payee Program

    A representative payee has no authority to enter into any binding contracts on your behalf. Your representative payee is responsible for reporting to us any changes in your circumstances that could affect your eligibility to benefits (income, resources, change of address, living arrangements, return to work, etc.).

  21. VB 05001.019 Rep Payee Appointment Notice

    If you live in Mexico, contact any U.S. Social Security office or the nearest United States Embassy or consulate. In the Philippines, please call 523-1001 extensions 2516 or 2645 from 8:00am to 2:00p.m. or write/visit SSA Division, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 1131 Roxas Boulevard, 0930 Manila.

  22. Form SSA-1696

    If you prefer to use the paper version, simply fill out the form online, print and mail it, fax it, or deliver it to us in-person. Online SSA-1696 (e1696) Paper SSA-1696. Where to send this form. Send the completed form to your local Social Security office. If you have any questions, you may call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 Monday through ...

  23. NL 00703.215 Notice Affirming Selection of Representative Payee on

    The notice should be used in situations where the reconsideration determination affirms a decision to pay benefits to a representative payee rather than to a beneficiary age 18 or over who has not been adjudged legally incompetent. In title XVI cases, the field office requests the letter.

  24. SSA

    A. Policy on appeal rights. The decision to appoint a representative payee (the capability determination), and the payee selection are initial determinations, subject to the formal appeals process with certain exceptions. For a list of decisions which are not determinations see GN 00503.110B in this section. 1.