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We can often help by phone and save you a trip to an office. Offices are busiest Mondays, the morning after a Federal holiday, and the first week of the month. If you come to an office, we may not be able to serve you that day. We may schedule an appointment or phone call for a different day.

Under the new statutory provision, representative payees who are parents or legal guardians living with their child, parents living with an adult disabled child, and spouses are no longer required to file an annual report accounting for how they spend the child's or spouse's benefits.

A payee has no legal authority to manage non-Social Security income or medical matters. A representative payee, however, may need to help a beneficiary get medical services or treatment. Family members often use a power of attorney as another way to handle a family member's finances.

Remember, the law requires representative payees to use the benefits properly. If a payee misuses benefits, he or she must repay the misused funds. A payee who is convicted of misusing funds may be fined and imprisoned.

A representative payee has no authority to enter into any binding contracts on your behalf. Your representative payee is responsible for reporting to us any changes in your circumstances that could affect your eligibility to benefits (income, resources, change of address, living arrangements, return to work, etc.).

Never bring up alcohol or drug use, criminal history, a family member's disability or unemployment, or similar topics unless specifically prompted. However, if the ALJ directly inquires about any of these matters, respond truthfully.

Question 12: Personal Care: These questions ask about basic activities of self care.

When telling Social Security about your daily activities, avoid general statements like "I get up, shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, go outside to read, eat lunch, etc." These can give the impression that your days are typical and without difficulty.

Be honest: Answer every question honestly and provide as much detail as possible. Be specific: Describe specific examples of how your disability limits you, both physically and mentally. Be consistent: Don't contradict other answers you've given on the form or in your application.