Form SSA-788. Statement of Care and Responsibility for Beneficiary

Form SSA-788, the Statement of Care and Responsibility for Beneficiary, is used to document the care and responsibility provided by a representative payee for a beneficiary. The main purpose is to establish the commitment of the representative payee to the well-being and financial security of the beneficiary.

An example scenario is when a representative payee is appointed to manage Social Security benefits on behalf of an individual unable to do so themselves due to age or disability. This form helps to document the care and financial responsibility the payee undertakes. The benefit is to ensure that beneficiaries are well cared for and their financial needs are met.

The parties involved are the representative payee and the beneficiary. The form may include sections for describing the care and financial responsibilities undertaken, as well as the payee's contact information.