open a joint account at a local bank - since your daughter is a minor she could not have an account in her name only, anyway. Social Security only sends checks electronically through direct deposit - not through the mail - therefore the need for the account. as for how the money is used I found this on the social security website: SSA Publication No. 05-10085, September 2004, ICN... see full post

My daughter was approved for ssi threw a judge with no lawyer. I received a phone call today saying that i have to use this money for her disability only and i have to open a dedicated account. She is bipolar I asked if i could use the money to keep a house over her head. They said no the back pay is only used for her disability she could not tell me what i can use this money for that she would no... see full post

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