Stimulus Checks and Representative Payees: What You Need to Know

Because of the COVID-19 the government sent $1,200 to people all over the country. This money is called a Stimulus check. This video is for people with disabilities who get social security AND you have a payee.

Now having a payee means that somebody else gets your social security check for you each month. For all the people who have a payee you need to know that your $1,200 was sent out on May 27, 2020. Your $1,200 was given to your payee. Your payee must make a plan with you on how you want to spend the $1,200. This money belongs to you NOT your payee.

To Know Your Rights watch this video. This video was made by Green Mountain Self-Advocates

CONTACT LEGAL AID FOR HELP.

You can find a Legal Aid office in your state at:

https://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid or call 202-295-1500

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.

They are often known as Disability Rights)You can find one near you at: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/