20 C.F.R. § 416.620

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 416.620 - Information considered in selecting a representative payee

In selecting a payee we try to select the person, agency, organization or institution that will best serve the interest of the beneficiary. In making our selection we consider-

(a) The relationship of the person to the beneficiary;
(b) The amount of interest that the person shows in the beneficiary;
(c) Any legal authority the person, agency, organization or institution has to act on behalf of the beneficiary;
(d) Whether the potential payee has custody of the beneficiary;
(e) Whether the potential payee is in a position to know of and look after the needs of the beneficiary;
(f) The potential payee's criminal history; and
(g) Whether the beneficiary made an advance designation (see § 416.618 ).

20 C.F.R. §416.620

47 FR 30475, July 14, 1982, as amended at 84 FR 4325 , Feb. 15, 2019; 85 FR 7665 , Feb. 11. 2020
84 FR 4325 , 3/18/2019; 85 FR 7665 , 2/25/2020