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how do I stop being representative payee?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

I have been my brother's re-payee(sp?) for several years and feel that he is more than capable of handling his own money. What is the process to change this arrangement?

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In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Hi There,

If your brother goes to an SSA office, he can change his payee. If he has someone new in mind, he should bring thing (the new payee should have a photo id and Social Security card). If he does not have someone new in mind, the SSA can appoint someone.

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 15:04 Permalink
rsg

In reply to by dorothy scott (not verified)

Hi Dorothy,

He and his mother will need to go to their local SSA office to change a payee. His mom should bring a photo ID and her Social Security card with her to help speed up the process.

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 14:36 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by Linda Clark (not verified)

Hi Linda,

If you don't wish to you a representative payee for your son, you should notify the SSA at your local office. A SSA rep will assign another person to do so.

Wed, 03/27/2019 - 16:28 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by Gail Heilman (not verified)

Hi Gail,

If you wish to stop being someone's payee then you need to go to your local SSA office to so. Someone at the SSA will assign another payee to her.

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 16:59 Permalink
mts

In reply to by Michale (not verified)

Hi,

To switch the payee you should visit your local SSA office. The process will be even smoother if both you and your mother are present at the appointment.

Fri, 07/05/2019 - 14:03 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I am a payee for my cousin and I'm moving out of town for a new job and my cousin has a warrant for his arrest how can i stop being his payee?

Sat, 07/20/2019 - 23:41 Permalink
rsg

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Hi There,

I believe you can be removed as the payee and have a new one appointed by visiting your local SSA office. I'd call ahead to make an appointment. You can also call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to find out more information about the process.

Fri, 07/26/2019 - 11:07 Permalink
Ronald M Heskett (not verified)

I was my daughters payee for approx 1 year. She has borderline personality disorder and has impulsive behavior. She started giving me a very hard time about always wanting more money so I turned the payee over to the state. She has been really good now for approx 5 months and is begging me to once again be her payee. I am willing to give it a try. Since I was her payee before how do I become her payee again? The bank told me I just need a statement from you to get things going.

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 08:46 Permalink
rsg

In reply to by Ronald M Heskett (not verified)

Hi Ronald,

You can become her payee by visiting your local SSA office. Your daughter will have to go with you. You'll need your Social Security card and a valid picture ID. I'd suggest you also make an appointment before going!

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:51 Permalink
Anynomos (not verified)

I been my sons representative payee for a very long time.Im a situation that is out of my hands and I have become ill.How do I remove myself from being his representative payee and what all do I have to do?

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 20:08 Permalink

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