Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "representative payee" means a person appointed by the United States Social Security Administration, the United States Office of Personnel Management, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or the United States Railroad Retirement Board to provide one (1) or more of the following financial management services in order to assist an individual who is receiving government benefits and is medically incapable of making responsible financial decisions:
(1) Spending benefits received by the individual in the individual's best interests as necessary to provide for food, shelter, utilities, medical care, and personal needs.
(2) Keeping an accurate record of all financial transactions.
(3) Maintaining control over the individual's benefits and signing all checks for the individual's expenditures.
(4) Referring the individual to other agencies if the individual needs additional assistance.
As added by P.L.141-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.30.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 14. Representative Payees and Bill Payers
12-10-14-2. "Representative Payee"
12-10-14-3. Establishment of Program; Eligibility
12-10-14-4. Administration of Program
12-10-14-7. Assistance to Representative Payees and Bill Payers; Bank Services
12-10-14-8. Public Liaisons; Spreading of Information; Referral of Potential Clients
12-10-14-9. Fiduciary Duties of Representative Payees and Bill Payers