Sec. 3. The division may establish, within the bureau, a representative payee and bill payer program to assist low income individuals who:

(1) are not able to manage their financial matters; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-14-3

  • bill payer: means a person appointed by the secretary or the secretary's designee under this chapter to provide one (1) or more of the following services in order to assist a low income individual who is able to make responsible decisions about financial matters but needs assistance:

    Indiana Code 12-10-14-1

  • representative payee: means a person appointed by the United States Social Security Administration, the United States Office of Personnel Management, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or the United States Railroad Retirement Board to provide one (1) or more of the following financial management services in order to assist an individual who is receiving government benefits and is medically incapable of making responsible financial decisions:

    Indiana Code 12-10-14-2

(2) do not have relatives or friends to assist them in managing their financial matters.

As added by P.L.141-1993, SEC.1.