The Representative Payee Program assists customers living on fixed incomes needing assistance managing his or her money.
As a Representative Payee, PICCA is responsible for receiving the beneficiary’s monthly check and to keep track of what is spent on the beneficiary’s behalf deciding how benefits can best be used for his or her personal care and well-being.
For a small monthly fee, which is set by the Social Security Administration, PICCA will work with customers that receive Social Security, or other fixed pension who resides in Pickaway County to design a budget that meets his or her needs. The customers’ income check is direct deposited into an interest-bearing bank account designated for PICCA Payee Services. The funds are disbursed first for shelter expenses such as rent, utilities, and food, then budgeted accordingly for other expenses the customer may have.
Spending money is provided for the beneficiary, based on what the budget allows after monthly obligations have been paid. PICCA will encourage customers to develop budgeting and money management skills with the hope that some customers might eventually be able to manage their funds independently.
