1613. When does SSA select new representative payee?

SSA will select a new representative payee if the current payee:

• Dies;

• Has misused the beneficiary's benefits as determined by SSA or a court of competent jurisdiction;

• Is unable to manage the benefit payments;

• No longer wishes to serve as payee;

• Fails to use and account for the payments properly;

• Is no longer responsible for the care or welfare of the beneficiary; or

• Is otherwise no longer suitable to serve as payee.

Last Revised: Nov. 16, 2010