### Question
What is the definition of qualified organization?


### Answer
The definition of **qualified organization** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1383*:

> any State or local government agency whose mission is to carry out income maintenance, social service, or health care-related activities, any State or local government agency with fiduciary responsibilities, or any certified community-based nonprofit social service agency (as defined in subparagraph (I)), if the agency, in accordance with any applicable regulations of the Commissioner of Social Security—


(I) regularly provides services as a representative payee pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) or section 405(j)(4) or 1007 of this title concurrently to 5 or more individuals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1383*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > Part B-Procedural and General Provisions**

