What is Advance Designation?

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Advance Designation allows capable adults and emancipated minors, who are applying for or receiving benefits to choose up to 3 individuals to manage your benefits should the need arise. You may not designate an organization to be an advance designee.

You may submit or update advance designations through your personal my Social Security account, by telephone, or in person.

For more information go to the Advance Designation page.