Representative Payee / Fiduciary Programs offered at Share and Care House Seattle

Contracts with Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Representative Payee Services. SSA determines individuals receiving SS benefits who need assistance managing their finances. Trained Specialists work closely with the participants, care providers and social workers setting up budgets with the goal of meeting the client's basic needs, maintaining stable housing, and beyond. Social Security currently sets the monthly fee for this service, or 10% of the beneficiaries' income, whichever is less. This fee is often covered through Medicaid programs and may not directly impact the participant. Also assists the participants in these programs with the management of their wages, pensions, tax returns, and other sources of income upon request of the participant. Provides this additional service at no additional charge and adheres to all State and Federal guidelines in the performance of this extended program. ***Share and Care House has provided money management services for over thirty years for disabled individuals to help eliminate exploitation and homelessness.