1608. Categories of Payees

1608.1 How are payees selected?

The main factor in the selection of a payee is determining what is in the beneficiary's best interest. The categories of payees considered most likely to promote the beneficiary's best interest are listed in §1609 for beneficiaries under age 18 and §1610 for beneficiaries age 18 or older.

1608.2 What factors are considered in selecting a payee?

We consider the following factors in selecting a payee:

1. The relationship of the person to the beneficiary;

2. The person's concern for the beneficiary's well-being;

3. The ability of the person to act in the beneficiary's best interest;

4. Whether the potential payee has custody of the beneficiary; and

5. Whether the potential payee is in a position to know of and look after the needs of the beneficiary.

Last Revised: Mar. 28, 2003