representative payee
Working Together for a Stronger Financial Future
Representative Payee PROGRAM &
Financial Management Services
Our Representative Payee Program supports individuals who need help managing their Social Security (SSA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Whether due to disability, mental health challenges, or other circumstances, some individuals face barriers that make it hard to keep up with bills, housing, and essential needs.
We step in as a trusted, SSA-approved payee to ensure your basic needs are met - safely, responsibly, and with dignity.
Who we serve
We proudly assist individuals who may be at greater risk of financial hardship, including:
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People with Disabilities
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Senior Citizens
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Recipients of Social Security or Veterans Administration Benefits
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Individuals at Risk of Homelessness or Housing Instability
What DOES a Representative Payee Do?
A representative payee will:
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Receive your SSA or SSI checks directly
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Pay your rent, utilities, food, and other essential expenses
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Provide you with personal spending money
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Keep records of how your money is used
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Ensure your basic needs are met first
They are required to act in your best
interest at all times.
They support individuals who are experiencing financial barriers by providing trusted money management services.
Our program helps participants:
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Improve money management and budgeting skills
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Build and maintain healthy credit
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Achieve greater financial stability and independence
MAP Payee Services:
First Steps and Ongoing Support
When an individual selects MAP as their Representative Payee, they will be assigned a dedicated MAP Representative Payee. This Representative Payee will work one-on-one with the participant and will schedule an initial meeting.
During this first meeting, the participant will be asked to bring copies of all essential bills. Together, they will create a preliminary budget.
Since budgets can change from month to month, the participant and their Representative Payee will continue to collaborate regularly to adjust the budget as needed.
This ensures that basic necessities are consistently prioritized and covered in a timely manner.
Why This
Program Matters
Managing money isn’t always easy -especially when you’re also dealing with mental health challenges, a disability,or an unstable living situation.
For many people receiving Social Security or SSI benefits, just keeping up with rent, utilities, and basic needs
can feel overwhelming.
Without support, it’s easy to fall behind or go without essentials like food, medical care, or a safe place to live.
That’s where the Representative Payee Program comes in. This program is here to make sure your benefits are used to meet your most important needs -
reliably and responsibly.
With a trusted Representative
Payee by your side, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
A Representative Payee IS...
is a trusted person or organization approved by the Social Security Administration to receive and manage these benefits on your behalf - making sure your basic needs are met and your money is used properly.
Who Needs a Representative Payee?
You may benefit from this program if you:
Struggle with budgeting or paying bills on time
Have a mental health condition, disability, or other challenge that affects your ability to manage money
Are at risk of losing housing, utilities, or other essentials due to financial mismanagement
Have been recommended for the program by a doctor, case worker, or the SSA
Are You or Someone You Know Facing Financial Challenges?
Self-Reflection Questions
(for Individuals or Caregivers)
Am I
at risk of losing
my house, food or medical care due to mismanaging funds?
Do I
struggle with a condition (mental health, addiction, cognitive) that affects my ability to handle money?
Have I
ever missed
rent, utilities or other essential payments?
Do I
have trouble managing my monthly bills or budgeting my benefits?
Has a
doctor or case manager
recommended that I have help managing my finances?
Ready to Learn More?
We are here to answer your questions, walk you through the process,
and help you take the first step.
We are always accepting applications
To learn more about our other programs, click the links below.