The individual chosen to be a protective payee is considered disqualified if any of the following has occurred:
- Has a claim established against him/her for fraud or misuse arising from any program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS)
- Has been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere, or received a suspended imposition of sentence (regardless of whether incarceration actually occurred) of any felony
- Has been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere, or received a suspended imposition of sentence (regardless of whether incarceration actually occurred) of any misdemeanor set forth in RSMo Chapter 570
- Has been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere, or received a suspended imposition of sentence (regardless of whether incarceration actually occurred) of any misdemeanor involving the use and/or possession of controlled substances
- Has been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendere, or received a suspended imposition of sentence (regardless of whether incarceration actually occurred) of any misdemeanor involving the ineligible individual or a family member that is in the Temporary Assistance household
- Has been placed on the central registry maintained by the DSS for any actions or inaction involving the ineligible individual or a family member that is in the Temporary Assistance household
- Has a civil or criminal court order that hinders the ability of the protective payee to perform any duties of a protective payee
The protective payee has an obligation to notify the FSD of any changes in circumstances that would affect his/her qualifications to serve as protective payee within ten (10) days of the change.
Refer to the Entering a Sanction or Disqualification user guide for information on entering the Protective Payee disqualification.