When we decide to make representative payment and to name a payee, we send the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) an advance notice of our proposed actions. The notice tells the person why we are selecting a representative payee and who that payee will be.
Yes, the notice advises the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) that they have the right to protest our decision if he or she objects to either our decision to pay a representative payee or who we selected as payee.
If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) objects to either proposed action, he or she may:
Review the evidence; and
Submit any additional evidence.
If there is an objection, we will review the proposed determination, consider any additional information received, and issue our determination. If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) objects to either decision, he or she may appeal the decision.
If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) does not object to the proposed actions, we issue the decision.
Yes. If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) is dissatisfied, he or she has 60 days from the date of our decision to appeal the decision.
Last Revised: Aug. 2, 2007