### Question
What does qualified organization mean?


### Answer
**Qualified organization** has the following meaning 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 community-based nonprofit social service agency, which—


(I) is bonded or licensed in each State in which the agency serves as a representative payee

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1383*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVI-SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > Part B-Procedural and General Provisions**

