Payments are made directly to a beneficiary age 18 or older unless the individual:
Is judged legally incompetent; or
Is mentally incapable of managing his or her payments; or
Is physically incapable of managing or directing the management of his or her payments.
A decision of incapability can be made only if established by convincing evidence. See §§1604-1607 for a discussion of evidence.
Payments generally continue to be paid directly to a beneficiary who is:
Legally competent;
Age 18 or over; and
Receiving direct payment.
Direct payments are made until information and evidence is gathered to determine that a representative payee is needed, and one is appointed.
Last Revised: Aug. 2, 2007