Understanding Representative Payees in Social Security Benefits: Your Rights and Choices

Understanding Representative Payees in Social Security Benefits: Your Rights and Choices

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides financial assistance to millions of Americans through various programs, such as retirement, disability, and supplemental security income (SSI). In some cases, the SSA may require a representative payee to manage the benefits on behalf of the recipient. This blog post will explore the reasons behind this requirement and the rights of beneficiaries in choosing their representative payee.