I have been my brother's re-payee(sp?) for several years and feel that he is more than capable of handling his own money. What is the process to change this arrangement?
I have been my brother's re-payee(sp?) for several years and feel that he is more than capable of handling his own money. What is the process to change this arrangement?
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Joined: 09/19/2012 - 11:09
Representative Payee
Typically, the SSA assigns a representative payee to individuals that they feel are not capable of caring for themselves or handling their own money. If this changes, the disability recipient must provide the SSA with proof that he or she is now capable of receiving their own disability checks. This proof can be in the form of an official statement from a doctor or the court. The SSA will also consider other type of evidence that proves your brother's condition has approved. It is important to note that if you and your brother prove that he is capable of caring for himself, it is likely that the SSA will reevaluate his eligibility for benefits.
how do I stop being representative payee? I have been my brother's payee for 5 years and in that 5 years his girlfriend has harassed me, leaving threathen messages. She feels that she should handle his money saying give him his money I should be the one to control his money etc. it's been a nightmare for 5 years and it's not stopping. My brother is not capable to handle his business nor being able to handle his money. What ever she girlfriend is telling him he'll do it. And by doing what she saids he will be homeless like before using drugs and drinking it would be a mess. What is the process to get the courts to handle his affairs?
In reply to how do I stop being by dl (not verified)
I am going though the same situation with my son ,right. Now.iv been his payee 9yrs.now a girlfreind is doing this dame thing.Im not sure how to hadle it.im about ready to try and remove my name as payee..im being harassed. (By the (girlfreind).she only been with him 10 months.but living off his ss...she dose noyhing to help bring in income..just keeps spening his..
In reply to I am going though the same by tina (not verified)
Do ssi give you the money after the dad no longer staying with you or they stop it
In reply to Do ssi give you the money by Geneva (not verified)
Hi there,
If your children are determined eligible for SSI benefits, that would not change based on your marital status.
In reply to I am going though the same by tina (not verified)
I been my son's payee and he borrows money off me a and then when it comes time to pay me back says I'm stealing his money so I'm about done with being his payee we're supposed to go up there for an appointment I don't know if you can get me changed out of his payee without me being there
In reply to I been my son's payee by Cindy (not verified)
Hi Cindy,
I am sorry to hear that. You have to go to your local SSA office to change the payee status.
-Eric
In reply to I am going though the same by tina (not verified)
Me payer put me out abd wont remove ger name i left that state what shoul i do to grt my money
In reply to Me payer put me out abd wont by My payee put m… (not verified)
Hi There,
If you visit an SSA office, they can assign you a new payee. Or if you have someone else in mind to be your payee, they can visit the SSA office with you with their Social Security card and a picture ID to become your payee.
In reply to how do I stop being by dl (not verified)
I've been a Account Payee for over a decade and am looking for proper way to resign. Still an account payee is needed....What agency should I notify and get advice for this action???
In reply to I've been a Account by Barbara Mikin (not verified)
Sorry to hear that Barbara--you can change the paperwork with the SSA, but you need to do it in person. Call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to file the paperwork to no longer become the payee. The SSA may appoint someone if you don't have a replacement.
Hi dl, I am sorry to hear about this situation. You can read more about representative payees here. The girlfriend has no legal authority to tell you how to use your brother's benefits. I am not sure what the best scenario would be in this situation, but I would definitely report her to the SSA, especially if you have his best interests at heart and she doesn't. It is possible for an SSA rep to become his payee if she continues to harass you. Good luck.
How do I make it where I am in control of my money instead of my mother, what forum do i need to have my doctor fill out saying that i'm capable of taking control of my money i receive??
Raven
In reply to How do I make it where I am by Raven (not verified)
I need help my
Mom keeps throwing it in
My face that she is going to leave me and I don't know what to do I need to know how do I change it and keep it to we're I can take care of my
Own money I just need to know what I can do and if some one eals takes care of that is part of the state will they charge me for them to take care of can't they do it for free so I can have them pay my
Bills and I take care of the rest I can buy food I just need to know that's all
In reply to I need help my by Susan (not verified)
Hi Susan,
If someone is put in charge of your benefits, they may not be able to pay themselves for doing so, except under certain circumstances.
Hi Raven,
It's pretty simple to change your representative payee, but your request will only be granted if your condition has improved enough for you to not require a payee anymore. You'll just need to go to your local Social Security Administration office, say that you want to request to not have a payee, and they'll give you a form to fill out. Keep in mind that if you receive SSD benefits for a mental disorder, the SSA may reopen your case to revaluate whether or not you're eligible for benefits at all.
I hope this helps!
In reply to Hi Raven, by D (not verified)
I don't want my ssi disability I have had since was a child I never intended on getting it got when I was 7 years old I used to be my on guardian but got married to some hurt me thought couldn't handle it its them I couldn't handle I don't want any do with parents thanks Leslie Jones
In reply to I don't want my ssi by Leslie Jones (not verified)
Hi Leslie,
You may want to contact the SSA regarding this, they may be able to help you with this issue.
hello I no longer care for my ex mother in law and I no longer want to be her payee what do I do to stop being her payee ? I do not have no one lined up to be another payee . I mean her son in Florida would like to do it but his mom resides in mass can that even be possible to be a payee from a different state ?
Hi Celeste,
That is a better question for your local SSA office. I know it is moderately easy for you to switch payees, but you will need to have someone else lined up. You'll need to schedule an appointment with your local SSA office to file the paperwork. If you cannot find someone suitable, the SSA could be able to provide someone. To schedule an appointment, you should call their main number at 1-800-772-1213.
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