Question

You provide support for Roberto, a man with a mild intellectual disability. While talking to him one day, he casually mentions that sometimes his sister (his fiduciary guardian) uses his SSI check to pay her rent. What is the most appropriate course of action to take?

Answer 1

Contact your agency's designated investigator is the most appropriate course of action to take.

Explanation:

The SSI and SSDI systems are not designed to help pay for expenditures directly. There is no excuse, though, why you should not use your benefits from SSI or SSDI to pay for mortgage and utility facilities.

The Children and Families Federal Administration administers, through its local offices, a low income home energy aid program (LIHEAP) for gas and electricity and heating and cooling services to assist with the purchase of public bonds. The program offers support for bill payments and assistance to households in need in the energy crisis. To register for a LIHEAP permit, go to LIHEAP.org and find the LIHEAP Program contact information.