Sample Contract
CONTRACT
I have discussed my needs with [Name of Organization Staffer]. I agree to have [Name of Organization] serve as my representative payee for Social Security, and/or SSI payments.
I will:
Be clean and sober when I come to conduct business,
Treat staff with courtesy and respect,
Come to conduct business only on [days and hours organization has set up],
Receive $[amount] for spending money every [length of time] as agreed,
Sign a receipt when I receive my spending money.
In the event of a financial emergency: [Organization’s Provision].
I understand that if I fail to comply with these rules, [Organization] may refuse to continue to serve as my representative payee.
In the event of a financial emergency: [Organization’s Provision].
I understand that if I fail to comply with these rules, [Organization] may refuse to continue to serve as my representative payee.
[Organization] will:
Treat me with courtesy and respect;
Be available on [days and hours organization has set up] to meet with me;
Use funds received on my behalf to meet my current needs for food and housing;
Report to SSA any events that may affect my eligibility for payments or payment amount;
Account to SSA on how my money has been spent or saved;
Save any unspent funds, if any, in a way that clearly shows the funds belong to me; and
Return to SSA any funds saved for me (in the event of a change in payee) or that were sent for my benefit but to which I am not entitled.
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NOTE: This contract is not an agreement to collect fees for payee services