Rep Payee Review Program
In March 2018, legislation was passed by the U.S. Senate to increase independent oversight of representative payees. As a result of the “Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018,” Disability Rights Maine now conducts representative payee reviews on behalf of the Social Security Administration.
A rep payee is a person or organization appointed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to manage a person’s Social Security or Supplemental Security Insurance benefits. SSA appoints a representative payee if they determine that a person cannot manage or direct the management of their Social Security benefits on their own.
SSA categorizes rep payees into two groups:
- Individual payees: These include relatives, guardians, friends, or any other interested person who is in a position to care for the beneficiary.
- Organizational payees: These can include social service agencies, institutions, state or local government agencies, or financial institutions.
What does DRM's Rep Payee program do?
- Reviews Rep Payees
- Offers Educational Visits
- Provides Corrective Action Plans
- Conducts Trainings for Rep Payees
- Provides Information and Referral to Beneficiaries
What do I do if I believe there's a problem with a Rep Payee?
If you believe a beneficiary’s needs are not being met by their representative payee, contact DRM to discuss your concerns at 800.452.1948.
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