Representative Payee

Representative Payee

Our agency wants to help you maintain independence by assisting with managing Social Security and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  The Representative Payee Program assists individuals on a case by case basis who are incapable of managing or directing someone else to manage their Social Security benefits.  A Representative Payee acts on behalf of the beneficiary and is responsible for things related to benefits and payments that the beneficiary would ordinarily do for themself.  

What are some ways a Representative Payee can help the beneficiary?

A Representative Payee acts on behalf of the beneficiary and is responsible for things related to benefits and payments that the beneficiary would ordinarily do for him or herself. The representative payee will also:

• Establish a budget and involve him/her with financial decisions
• Explain Social Security and/or SSI payments
• Ensure the beneficiary is aware of current and large retroactive payments
• Help the beneficiary find other services he or she needs
• Provide financial information to third parties as needed
• Act as an advocate between the individual and SSA to ensure the individual receives the correct benefit amount.

Counties Served

Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Franklin, Huntingdon, Indiana, Juniata, Mifflin and Somerset County. 

Program Requirements

Program applicant must be receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration.

How to Apply and/or Receive More Information

Please call us to speak with one of our Representative Payees/Consumer Support Specialists at (814) 623-9129, or toll-free at (800) 323-9997 to discuss your needs, or for more information.  Additionally, you can submit an online inquiry by clicking here.