Section 404.2020 - Information considered in selecting a representative payeeIn selecting a payee we try to select the person, agency, organization or institution that will best serve the interest of the beneficiary. In making our selection we consider-
(a) The relationship of the person to the beneficiary;(b) The amount of interest that the person shows in the beneficiary;(c) Any legal authority the person, agency, organization or institution has to act on behalf of the beneficiary;(d) Whether the potential payee has custody of the beneficiary;(e) Whether the potential payee is in a position to know of and look after the needs of the beneficiary;(f) The potential payee's criminal history; and(g) Whether the beneficiary made an advance designation (see § 404.2018 ).47 FR 30472, July 14, 1982, as amended at 84 FR 4325 , Feb. 15, 2019; 85 FR 7664 , Feb. 11, 2020 84 FR 4325 , 3/18/2019; 85 FR 7664 , 2/25/2020