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The Arc Kent County is pleased to offer Representative Payee services for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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What does an Organizational Representative Payee do?

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Organizational Representative Payee Services manage benefits by paying living expenses from a monthly budget with the beneficiary's Social Security (SS), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) income. As an Organizational Representative Payee, The Arc Kent County is responsible for managing, documenting and reporting the use of all funds they receive as payee.

 

​Organizational Representative Responsibilities

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In accordance with Social Security Administration (SSA) and best practices, The Arc Kent County will gather all necessary information and legal documentation required to become a Representative Payee on behalf of an individual beneficiary with I/DD. They will meet with the beneficiary and/or guardian to create a monthly budget. Individuals served (or their designee) will receive a quarterly statement detailing expenses paid and beneficiary income.

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As an Organizational Representative Payee, The Arc Kent County is responsible for managing, documenting and reporting the use of all funds they receive as payee for a beneficiary. In accordance with Social Security Administration (SSA) and best practices The Arc Kent County will gather all necessary information and legal documentation required to become the beneficiary Representative Payee and create a monthly budget.

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​The Arc Kent County Representative Payee Best Practices

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The Arc Kent County will treat all individuals served with dignity and respect and, when able, will provide education on money management, support alternatives to expensive purchases and affordable and safe housing options.

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