What are the duties of a Representative Payee?

A Representative Payee Account is an account established by a person or organization appointed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to manage Social Security or SSI benefits for someone who cannot manage those benefits independently. Although the Representative Payee manages the account, the funds belong to the beneficiary and must be used for the beneficiary's needs in accordance with SSA requirements.

For additional information regarding Representative Payee responsibilities and requirements, visit the SSA website.