Representative Payee
 

Northwestern Pennsylvania Disability Benefits

Representative Payee Services - Northwestern PennsylvaniaRepresentative payee services involve allocating the financial responsibility to a person or organization, so they receive social security, supplemental security income, and/or benefits for individuals who have mental health conditions and aren't able to manage their own money. Representative payees are responsible for using an individual's benefits to pay for any current and future needs.

The financial affairs of approximately 200 consumers who have been diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental health condition are handled by this program. Our staff and the client jointly prepare a financial budget to assist the client in managing their monthly expenses with the goal of achieving financial stability.

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What individuals are eligible for the Representative Payee program?

Individuals with mental health conditions who are legally declared unable to handle their own financial affairs will have a person or organization named as their representative.

 
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Can representatives use the benefits money for themselves?
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What is the proper use of benefits for the beneficiary?
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Does having power of attorney automatically make you a Representative Payee?

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