Obtaining Representative Payee Status

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To become a representative payee in Pennsylvania, apply through the Social Security Administration (SSA), provide a doctors statement proving the persons inability to manage finances, and complete an interview with the SSA. If approved, you will be responsible for managing the persons benefits, and the SSA will monitor your actions. For financial elder abuse, contact the local Adult Protective Services office, file a report with the police, and consult with an elder law attorney for possible legal action. Gathering evidence of abuse is crucial.

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How do I pursue obtaining representative payee status for an elderly person?
To become a representative payee in Pennsylvania, follow these steps:
- Apply through Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Provide a doctor's statement proving the person's inability to manage finances
- Interview with SSA
- If approved, manage the person's benefits responsibly
Note: SSA will monitor your actions.
I have a possible case of financial elder abuse, the son of one of our residents has their name on the residence checking account, which receives a monthly Social Security deposit. This money is not being used for the residence benefit, so I want to take some legal action against the sun to stop him from spending Money he is not entitled to spend
To report financial elder abuse in Pennsylvania, you can:
- Contact the local Adult Protective Services office
- File a report with the police
- Consult with an elder law attorney for possible legal action.
Note: Gathering evidence of abuse is crucial.