3-008.04A Selection of Payee

The client must participate and consent to the extent possible in the selection of the payee for protective payments.

The payee must be a responsible and dependable person with the ability to relate positively to the client. The payee may be a relative, friend, neighbor, or a member of the clergy or of a church or community service group. The payee must be either geographically close to the client or have means of transportation for frequent contact.

The payee must not be:

1. A local office administrator;
2. A Department employee who determines eligibility for a categorical program for the client in question; or
3. Landlords, grocers, or other vendors of goods and services dealing directly with the client.

All other community resources must be explored before a worker may accept the payee assignment.

Care must be taken that the protective payee has ability in ordinary household budgeting; experience in purchasing food, clothing, and household supplies within a restricted income; and knowledge of effective household practices.

(3/8/88)

3-008.04A1 Service Provider