Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries

Objective

Support State designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) systems. The Strengthening Protections of Social Security Beneficiaries (SPSSB) or Rep-Payee grant program pays for performance reviews and monitoring of representative payees.

Who Can Apply

• Other (specify)

Applicants applying for grant funds are limited to State protection and advocacy systems established pursuant to Part C of Title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

Who Benefits

• Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled)

All individuals within the State who are entitled to SSDI or eligible for SSI benefits based on disability or blindness.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

brenda.monch@ssa.gov
410-965-9521