A proposal from within the Social Security Administration seeks to prohibit payments to representative payees lacking Social Security numbers. This change could significantly impact thousands dependent on benefits, particularly children with disabilities whose parents do not possess SSNs. The policy change is allegedly tied to broader immigration issues, with concerns raised about its potential fallout on vulnerable beneficiaries. Critics argue it could lead to a crisis, especially for families needing support for minor children with severe disabilities, as the payees often play a crucial role in managing these funds.
"The only time we pay someone who is here illegally is when they are a payee. By barring people without SSNs from applying to be payee, they would be able to say they stopped paying illegal immigrants Social Security. But it will create a crisis."
"An SSA memo notes that the agency currently can, at times, make someone a representative payee even if they don't have an SSN. The payee is not required to be eligible for benefits themselves."
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