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WHAT IS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE?
A representative payee is an individual or organization that receives Social Security and/or SSI payments for someone who cannot manage or direct management of his or her money. A payee uses the funds for current and foreseeable needs of the client(s) and saves any remaining funds for the client’s future use.
Social Security benefits payments must be used for:
- Housing
- Utilities
- Food
- Medical and Dental Expenses
- Personal Care Items
- Clothing
- Rehabilitation Expenses
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICE
The Center for Advanced Mental Health Practice Corporation (CAMHP) Foundation offers representative payee services to individuals, families, independent providers and agency providers.
As a representative payee, CAMHP Foundation plays a vital role in serving our beneficiaries. We collaborate with an individual’s support system in deciding how to manage benefits to help create a stable living environment for the beneficiary and ensure that the basic current needs of food, shelter, clothing and medical care are met.
Our courteous and professional staff will ensure payments are made in a timely and efficient manner. Invoices and documentation can be mailed, emailed or faxed to CAMHP Foundation 24 hours per day.
WHAT CAMHP FOUNDATION OFFERS:
For individuals who need assistance managing their finances, we offer the following representative payee services:
- One-on-One service with easy access to information by phone or email
- Client’s account balance is always available
- Consistent, accurate financial record keeping which meets reporting and audit standards
- Monthly reconciled bank statements
- Copy of actual paid bills upon request
- Budget preparation assistance
Our trained professionals ensure that bills are paid, budgets are managed, and financial goals are met.
This service provides peace of mind for both patients and their families, reducing stress and promoting financial stability.
We provide wrap around services for individuals seeking social security disability due to mental health:
Licensed therapist:
Our therapists can provide a psychosocial behavioral health assessment
Case management:
Our case managers aid in applicants to apply online for:
- step 1
- Step 2
- Document collection of mental health history
- Create mental health portfolio
Peer Support Specialist:
How can a Peer Support Specialist assist individuals with mental health issues who are applying for Social Security benefits:
- Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the stressful application process
- Guide the applicant through each step and help them understand the requirements
- Assist with gathering necessary medical records and documentation to demonstrate eligibility
- Help prepare the applicant for interviews with the Social Security Administration
- Connect the applicant to additional mental health resources and support services
- Advocate on behalf of the applicant to ensure their challenges are clearly understood
In summary, a Peer Support Specialist offers valuable practical assistance, emotional support, and advocacy to individuals with mental health conditions as they navigate the complex Social Security application process, increasing the likelihood of a successful application.
Licensed psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
Provide psychotropic assessment of current medication use, medication purpose, quality of life range with and without medication, psychotropic medication kinetic effect on quality of life, and psychotropic medication long range effect on quality of life.
How does CAMHP Foundation representative payee services support reduction of financial stress? Wraparound Case Management, Psychiatric medication management, and Peer Support Services:
- Create social security ID.me
- Customer service phone support
- Provide Social Security Income Verification Letter
- Upload Earnings To Social Security App
- Create, Apply and renew TANF application
- Create,apply, and renew government housing application
- Update social security disability mental health portfolio
WHY USE CAMHP FOUNDATION'S REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICE
- Consistency in bill payment
- Case manager or provider is “always in the loop” with their client’s financial picture
- Checks and balances for financial oversight of payeeship services with separation of duties in place
- Relieves reluctant providers of fiduciary responsibilities
THE COST
CAMHP FOUNDATION charges a fee of $52.00 or 10% of the beneficiary monthly benefit amount (whichever is less) per client per month for representative payee services as set by the Social Security Administration.
TRAINING/PRESENTATION SERVICES
CAMHP FOUNDATION will provide an overview and a presentation on how to utilize our representative payee services.
TO GET STARTED
To establish CAMHP FOUNDATION as your representative payee, call 216-501-1730 during regular business hours. We will provide information on how we can meet your needs and review the requirements to get you started.