SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
The Social Security Administration provides benefit payment management for individuals unable to manage their Social Security or SSI payments.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) appoints a representative payee to receive and manage payments on behalf of a beneficiary.
The SSA:
Representative payees are responsible for using benefits for the beneficiary's current and future needs, saving unused funds appropriately, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Note: Power of attorney, authorized representative status, or joint bank account access does not allow someone to act as a payee. Appointment by SSA is required.
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