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 ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income payment and who also needs help managing their money. If someone you know needs help, ...

The Social Security Representative Payee Program is a lifeline for individuals with disabilities affecting financial management. By appointing trusted representatives, the program ensures funds ...

If a loved one, friend or neighbor receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits but is no longer physically or mentally able to take care of his or her ...

A representative payee can be a person or an entity appointed by the Social Security Administration — usually a relative or close friend of the beneficiary. However, the Social Security ...

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.