PDFWAC 388-826-0133

What is the representative payee's role?

The representative payee:
(1) Manages the client's social security or supplemental security income;
(2) Uses the client's income to contribute toward the cost of the client's participation and room and board;
(3) Places the client's personal needs allowance and any conserved funds in a payee account; and
(4) Monitors the child's payee account to maintain eligibility for supplemental security income and medicaid.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and chapters 71A.28, 74.13 RCW. WSR 21-15-059, § 388-826-0133, filed 7/15/21, effective 8/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 74.13.350. WSR 18-23-004, § 388-826-0133, filed 11/7/18, effective 12/8/18.]