Comments on: Representative Payees http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/ The Bare Essentials of Social Disability Benefits Explained in Plain English Fri, 13 May 2011 12:55:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Genevieve http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3483 Genevieve Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:43:58 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3483 I am the spouse of a Parkinson's with Dementia patient who resides in a nursing home. I have had friction with the management because they want me to pay privately for dates of service already covered by Medically Needy program of Medicaid. They filed a request with Social Security to become the Representative Payee.They did so without consulting us nor informing us that they did so. I found out because SS funds never arrived to our checking account for the month of August 2010. They absolutely know that I have always taken care of all financials for John. That I am absolutely capable and willing to do so. They simply say that " facility may legally request to be Representative Payee under SS guidelines-this is the law-DSHS is aware" They had NO need nor NO right. I have now applied for Representative Payee. I cannot believe that there is no specific criteria by which thay must comply and no checks and balances to protect patients who are so vulnerable. This must be financial abuse of some sort and there muast be some sanctions for such such smug "I can do it to you because I can" attitude and actions. There must be some recourse availablefor us. I am the spouse of a Parkinson’s with Dementia patient who resides in a nursing home. I have had friction with the management because they want me to pay privately for dates of service already covered by Medically Needy program of Medicaid. They filed a request with Social Security to become the Representative Payee.They did so without consulting us nor informing us that they did so. I found out because SS funds never arrived to our checking account for the month of August 2010. They absolutely know that I have always taken care of all financials for John. That I am absolutely capable and willing to do so. They simply say that ” facility may legally request to be Representative Payee under SS guidelines-this is the law-DSHS is aware” They had NO need nor NO right. I have now applied for Representative Payee. I cannot believe that there is no specific criteria by which thay must comply and no checks and balances to protect patients who are so vulnerable. This must be financial abuse of some sort and there muast be some sanctions for such such smug “I can do it to you because I can” attitude and actions. There must be some recourse availablefor us.

]]> By: a person that does not need a payee http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3460 a person that does not need a payee Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:45:14 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3460 I am on disability and do not need a payee. I have a high school diploma. I am sick but I am not a complete idiot. I can balance a checkbook. I have never bounced a check. I have reported before I do not need a payee . So far it seems someone refuses to realize I do not need a Payee. I have reported with a letter from my Doctor that I do not need a payee but it had no effect. I worked very hard many years and I just do not understand why I cannot have my money to pay my bills . This payee stuff is really something that makes a person so embarassed. I am so disgusted. I am on disability and do not need a payee. I have a high school diploma. I am sick but I am not a complete idiot. I can balance a checkbook. I have never bounced a check. I have reported before I do not need a payee . So far it seems someone refuses to realize I do not need a Payee. I have reported with a letter from my Doctor that I do not need a payee but it had no effect. I worked very hard many years and I just do not understand why I cannot have my money to pay my bills . This payee stuff is really something that makes a person so embarassed. I am so disgusted.

]]> By: Keralee http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3459 Keralee Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:54:04 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3459 I am the landlord of a mentally ill person who really should have a rep. payee, as he is unable to manage paying his rent, utilities, trash on his own. How do I get social security to re-evaluate his financial competency? What constitutes proof of financial incompetence? I am the landlord of a mentally ill person who really should have a rep. payee, as he is unable to manage paying his rent, utilities, trash on his own. How do I get social security to re-evaluate his financial competency? What constitutes proof of financial incompetence?

]]> By: Ann http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3458 Ann Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:51:59 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3458 Can a nursing home get to be representative payee without a signature from the beneficiary or her power of attorney Can a nursing home get to be representative payee without a signature from the beneficiary or her power of attorney

]]> By: Passive http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3454 Passive Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:20:09 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3454 My brother had a designated (friend) as rep - he has now passed away. He told us several times that he was due the back pay for at least 9 months. She got his disability check after passing, but still deposited it in an account and then wrote a few checks to cash. I cannot reach her now - she will not answer any calls, my fear is she got the back settlement and used it without him even knowing. I know he did receive at least 1 as he got a very cheap used car. Once I get the official d. certificate can I get a statement as to what he actually received? I know I will submit the paperwork to have his account checked, but I want to know if she did something behind the scenes. I think she could easily make up a story how she spent it for his sake. The lack of her contact tells me something is not right. any help or ideas would be appreciated. At this point he does not have a dpoa or administrator of his estate. My brother had a designated (friend) as rep – he has now passed away. He told us several times that he was due the back pay for at least 9 months. She got his disability check after passing, but still deposited it in an account and then wrote a few checks to cash. I cannot reach her now – she will not answer any calls, my fear is she got the back settlement and used it without him even knowing. I know he did receive at least 1 as he got a very cheap used car. Once I get the official d. certificate can I get a statement as to what he actually received? I know I will submit the paperwork to have his account checked, but I want to know if she did something behind the scenes. I think she could easily make up a story how she spent it for his sake. The lack of her contact tells me something is not right. any help or ideas would be appreciated. At this point he does not have a dpoa or administrator of his estate.

]]> By: P Sanders http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3424 P Sanders Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:09:51 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3424 Meg I need some guidance about being an RP, too. How do I save money not spent when SSI considers money not spent a resource that disqualifies my relative from receiving SSI. By the way, I have read that a car MAY be considered a resource, but I never get info on what "may" actually means. I did get a vague interpretation from a caseworker: spend 75% for food, clothing, shelter, living expenses (utilities,etc), remaining 25% for recreation, education, training,etc. as a general guide. Pretty vague. Meg I need some guidance about being an RP, too. How do I save money not spent when SSI considers money not spent a resource that disqualifies my relative from receiving SSI. By the way, I have read that a car MAY be considered a resource, but I never get info on what “may” actually means. I did get a vague interpretation from a caseworker: spend 75% for food, clothing, shelter, living expenses (utilities,etc), remaining 25% for recreation, education, training,etc. as a general guide. Pretty vague.

]]> By: Meg http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability-benefits/representative-payees/comment-page-1/#comment-3271 Meg Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:43:34 +0000 http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/disability/?p=12#comment-3271 I am a representative payee for a woman who cannot speak English. The description of what the funds are to be used for are a bit vague. Is the SSI recipient allowed to have a cell phone instead of a land line, an auto (if has a driver's license), TV cable, etc.? Is there a list of necessities that can be viewed? Thank you, Meg I am a representative payee for a woman who cannot speak English.

The description of what the funds are to be used for are a bit vague.

Is the SSI recipient allowed to have a cell phone instead of a land line, an auto (if has a driver’s license), TV cable, etc.?

Is there a list of necessities that can be viewed?

Thank you,
Meg

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