An organization is responsible for submitting a completed and signed SSA-445, along
with all other evidence requested proving that it meets the required qualifications
to become a Fee for Service organization. The principal officer or their designee
(an individual who is authorized to enter into agreements on its behalf) must sign
the form SSA-445, Application to Collect a Fee for Payee Services, on behalf of the
organization.
NOTE: The FO must establish a paper precedent file for each organizational payee. This
file should contain copies of the FFS application, the entire bond and/or insurance
contract, licensing agreement (provided that licensing is available in the State),
a copy of the authorization letter from SSA, a eRPS list of beneficiaries served,
the completed site review forms, and copies of the Fee For Service screens (MS INTRANTERPS
014.008 and 015.004).