NL: Notices, Letters and Paragraphs
TN 51 (11-06)
Document Identifier for Word Processor: E3940
A. Exhibit Letter
Enclosed is the information you requested about collecting fees for representative payee services. Please read it to find out:
who may qualify to collect a fee,
how much an organization can collect, and
how to become authorized to collect a fee.
Authorization to Collect A Fee
If your organization is seeking authorization to collect a fee for representative payee services, follow the enclosed instructions carefully. Send form SSA-445, Application to Collect a Fee for Payee Services, along with the requested documents to the address shown above. Please make sure that your application contains all the necessary information, as shown on the enclosed pages.
After we receive your application, we will respond within 30 days. You are not permitted to collect a fee unless we notify you in writing that you have been authorized to do so.
If You Have Any Questions
3765C
Enclosure:
Fees for Representative Payee Services
Authorization to Collect a Fee
SSA-445, Application to Collect a Fee for Payee Services
B. Requesting Instructions
The FO sends this to an organization which has requested information about collecting a fee for performing representative payee services. See NL 00703.941 and NL 00703.942 for the enclosures.
Refer to NL00703.765 for 3765C text and fill-in.
C. Typing Instructions
The FO will send this notice using FO letterhead.