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Payment issuance AG payments are issued by check directly to the individual unless an authorized payee has been designated. If an authorized payee has been designated, the check shall be issued to the authorized payee. An authorized payee maybe an individual’s court appointed conservator or guardian, a person with a valid power of attorney with the authority to accept funds on behalf of the individual, or an authorized representative with documented authority from the SSA to accept funds on behalf of the individual. It is the responsibility of the individual or the authorized payee to use the money to pay AGSH service coordinator, household expenses, and personal needs. Note: An authorized payee shall not be the property owner, or employee of CSB or BHA, other procedures for computation and issuance shall be followed according to Chapter J.