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Representative Payee  

The Depatment of Social Services (DSS) serves as Representative Payee for the Social Security and SSI benefits of persons who are unable to manage their resources and have no one else willing or capable to assist them. Social Security and the individuals doctor determine if that individual is not able to manage their finances. If DSS is named as payee for a individual, a Social Worker is assigned to the individual as case manager to provide the following services.