                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL BENEFITS (§ 63.2-905.6)

If the local department of social services (the local department) serves as
representative payee for a child receiving benefits from the Social Security
Administration or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the local department
shall provide written notice in person or by certified mail, return receipt
requested, that it is acting as the child&#8217;s representative payee within 30
days after receiving the first benefit payment on behalf of the child to:

1. The child, in an age-appropriate manner, if the child is 12 years of age or
older;

2. The child&#8217;s parent, prior guardian, or prior custodian, or, if there is
no legal parent or prior guardian or custodian, the child&#8217;s next of kin;

3. The guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to &#xA7; 16.1-266, if applicable;
and

4. The counsel appointed for the child pursuant to &#xA7; 16.1-266, if
applicable.

HISTORY: 2025, c. 354.