SVB payments are automatically restored when new representative payee data is transmitted onto the SVB SSR; however, a systems-generated notice will not be produced. Preparation of a manual resumption notice is required as explained in VB 01503.715.

EXCEPTION: If new payee data is transmitted the system will not release benefits suspended S08 if there are previous months of M02 on the record. The CPS must transmit a new force due amount for the M02 months to release withheld SVB payments.

Benefits cannot be resumed to beneficiaries determined to be legally incompetent under the laws of the jurisdiction in which he or she resides until a payee selection has been made. When new payee data is processed, SVB payments will be resumed.

Direct payment must be initiated and SVB paid beginning with the month following the 1-month suspension. SVB will be paid directly to the beneficiary even if representative payee development continues and/or direct payments would cause substantial harm. Take the following actions:

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  Obtain an SSA-11BK from the SVB beneficiary if payments have been previously issued on the record. (NOTE: If payments have not yet been paid, obtain a new SVB application that is signed by the claimant.);

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  Initiate direct payments to the SVB beneficiary beginning with the month following the S08 month. (CAUTION: Do not release any previously withheld SVB payments at this time. Benefits withheld will be addressed when the representative payee issue is resolved.);

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  Notify the SVB beneficiary of the actions taken (see VB 01503.715 for notice procedures);

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  Annotate in the Remarks field on the SVB SSR “Interim Direct Payment”; and

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  Update the SVB Intranet Site.