Social Security’s Representative Payee Program helps you if you are not able to take care of your monthly Social Security or SSI payments. The program appoints someone to receive your monthly disability benefit. This person is called a representative payee (rep payee). The rep payee must use your monthly benefit to pay your expenses each month.
Why would Social Security say I need to have a rep payee?
There are many reasons why Social Security say you need a rep payee. Some reasons include mental illness, drug/alcohol issues, or cognitive issues.