The Representative Payee Program is a service that helps clients budget Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. Through this program, local service providers will work with the client to budget their benefits to help them pay for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. Benefits of the program include learning how to set up a monthly budget, setting up a savings account, and gaining control of finances.

Assists individuals and families with paying bills, budgeting, and managing finances.

Benefits for mentally and legally incompetent veterans are paid to a fiduciary who manages the money on behalf of the veteran.   The Veterans Administration (VA) audits the fiduciaries to ensure the needs of the veteran are being met.

Works with the Social Security Administration by helping assigned social security recipients to manage their monthly checks.   Pays bills, budgets spending money and helps clients save to meet their goals.

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. Ability to contract with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide Legal Fiduciary Custodian Services. The VA determines which individuals require assistance in managing their benefits, contracts with Share and Care House, and issues the benefits to Share and Care House on behalf of the individuals. Trained Specialists work closely with VA Field Representatives, Care Providers, Social Workers, and the clients served in setting up budgets with the goal of meeting their basic needs, stable housing and beyond. The VA currently sets the fee for this service at up to 5% of the beneficiary monthly income. 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. Guardianship Services are provided from the Puyallup Office.

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. Ability to contract with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide Legal Fiduciary Custodian Services. The VA determines which individuals require assistance in managing their benefits, contracts with Share and Care House, and issues the benefits to Share and Care House on behalf of the individuals. Trained Specialists work closely with VA Field Representatives, Care Providers, Social Workers, and the clients served in setting up budgets with the goal of meeting their basic needs, stable housing and beyond. The VA currently sets the fee for this service at up to 5% of the beneficiary monthly income. 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. Guardianship Services are provided from the Puyallup Office.

Assists individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities by managing their social security benefits based on the individual's best interest to ensure basic needs are met. Services include: paying bills; coordinating benefits, such as Social Security and DSHS; securing maximum benefit allotment; issuing spending money; reporting changes of income; and responding to financial crises as needed.

Payee services that may be available for those on fixed incomes, Medicare, Social Security etc.

Assists those who have intellectual or developmental disabilities by managing their Social Security benefits based on the individual's best interest to ensure basic needs are met. Helps with coordination of benefits, paying bills, etc.

Provides residential and day program services for citizens with developmental disabilities. Offers 24-hour available staff that supports people in their home. Support Services: - Money Management - Budgeting - Personal Hygiene - Social Skills Building - Food/Nutrition Planning - Transportation - Medical Support - Affordable Housing - Laundry - Housekeeping - Exploring Resources - Shopping - Community Connections - Community Integration - Positive Relationships

Assists individuals and families with paying bills, budgeting, and managing finances.

Protective Payee Your case manager has referred you for protective payee services. A plan was developed by your case manager and sent to your payee.  This may include;   Money Management training   Bills will be paid according to your plan.   Remaining funds are distributed weekly.  Representative Payee Your Social Security case manager has referred you  for Representative  payee services.   Budgeting   Checkbook Balancing   Bill Paying   Getting Started After your paperwork is complete sit down with your payee to agree on your budget.  You and your payee will need to go to the bank to make arrangements for automatic deposit.  Set up a schedule for when you will meet with your payee and when you will get your checks.  You will be required to choose days and times available to pick up your checks.  Program participants are required to meet with your payee a minimum of once a month.  Maximum visits should be once a week and scheduled in advance with your payee.  Confidentiality is strictly upheld and your personal financial situation will not be discussed with anyone without your signed written approval.  Transfer to another payee or termination of services will take up to two months to complete to clear & process checks, bank and legal documents.

Most behavioral health conditions can be treated on an outpatient basis with a coordinated care team and a personalized approach that can include individual and/or group therapy. Programs include: Solution Focused Brief Therapy - Future-focused and goal-directed therapy with an emphasis on finding solutions Assertive Community Treatment - Offering rehabilitation and support services to adults experiencing severe and persistent psychosis through two models of care: Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) and Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) New Journeys - Early intervention for first-episode psychosis for people up to age 40 Inclusive Community Care - Culturally competent care for Latinos, Mexicans and Chicanos, plus all immigrant and refugee populations Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid and Alcohol Addiction - Evidence-based substance used treatment program shown to sustain recovery and prevent overdoses; combines medication, counseling and support Pathways - Holistic substance abuse treatment program for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders Additional adult client services include on-site primary healthcare, dental and pharmacy; supportive housing and employment services.

Offers a representative payee service to help individuals in managing their benefits, setting budgets, and paying bills.  Works with individuals of all age who receive Social Security, veterans benefits, pensions, or others unable to manage their finances.  Can help by providing services to clients that are required by the Social Security Administration to have a payee, required by DSHS to have a payee, or for clients that want a different payee.

Managing and supporting individuals with disabilities with their finances.

Offers representative payee services for clients following guidelines put in place by the Social Security Administration and the Department of Social and Health Services. These guidelines assure the client's basic needs are always met.  LWC’s payee establishes a budget with each client and assists in educating and assisting in money management to ensure financial stability.

Assists individuals and families with paying bills, budgeting, and managing finances.

Provides representative payee services for adults who receive Social Security funds and protective payee of cash grants provided by the DSHS. A referral is required from Social Security indicating Tri-Cities Residential Services as the Representative Payee. Services include: paying bills, coordinating benefits (such as Social Security and DSHS ), securing maximum benefit allotment, issuing spending money, reporting changes of income, and responding to financial crises as needed.

Assists individuals and families with paying bills, budgeting, and managing finances.

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. Ability to contract with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide Legal Fiduciary Custodian Services. The VA determines which individuals require assistance in managing their benefits, contracts with Share and Care House, and issues the benefits to Share and Care House on behalf of the individuals. Trained Specialists work closely with VA Field Representatives, Care Providers, Social Workers, and the clients served in setting up budgets with the goal of meeting their basic needs, stable housing and beyond. The VA currently sets the fee for this service at up to 5% of the beneficiary monthly income. 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. Guardianship Services are provided from the Puyallup Office.

Offers representative payee services for veterans and family members who are incapable of managing their own financial affairs as determined by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and/or Social Security Administration. By assuming custody of the individual's finances, the department ensures provision of basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing and medical care.

Payee services that may be available for those on fixed incomes, Medicare, Social Security etc.

Individuals who are receiving government assistance, such as Social Security (SSI) or Temporary Assistance to Need Families (TANF), may also receive help from Goodwill in managing their monthly finances. Goodwill is authorized by federal and state agencies to receive the checks and in turn make payments to landlords, utilities, and others.

Payee services that may be available for those on fixed incomes, Medicare, Social Security etc.

Payee services that may be available for those on fixed incomes, Medicare, Social Security etc.