WASHINGTON -- Although most people who receive and manage Social Security benefits on behalf of other individuals perform their duties well, the Social Security Administration's "representative payee" ...

The concept of a Representative Payee is vital in the realm of Social Security, particularly for those who cannot manage their own financial affairs. This role is designed to ensure that the funds ...

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) proposes a new policy that could impact up to 170,000 beneficiaries. Under this proposal, individuals who manage benefits for eligible recipients, known as ...

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In July 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on a Wisconsin woman whose family feared her representative payee might have misused her funds. Representative payees are responsible for aiding ...