The representative payee of a SSI recipient must use SSI monies to pay for the recipient’s basic living expenses (food, shelter, utilities and medical expenses not covered by Medi-Cal).

The Representative Payee Program is a vital component of the Social Security system, offering essential support to individuals with disabilities that impact their financial management.

If I know someone who needs a representative payee, what should I do? The SSA urges those who are concerned that someone has become incapable of managing Social Security benefits to contact them ...

If you believe someone you know might need a representative payee, call Social Security’s national customer service line at 800-772-1213 or contact your local office and make an appointment ...

When we assign a representative payee, we select someone who knows the beneficiary’s needs and can make decisions about how to best use their benefits for their care and wellbeing.

Your representative payee should be someone you trust and interact with often, and who clearly understands your needs. Social service agencies, nursing homes, or other organizations are also ...

One of my friends asked me to tell him what he would have to do if he became a Social Security representative payee for his mother's monthly benefit payments. He said he had been taking care of ...

Becoming a payee representative The first step is to contact the local Social Security office to schedule an interview. In normal times, this would be a face-to-face appointment. However, Social ...

Millions of people collect Social Security benefits each and every month, and most of them are fully capable of managing the money they receive from the federal government. However, a significant ...

Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments may need help managing their money. When we receive information that shows you need help, we’ll work ...