payee The person to whom benefits are paid and who takes responsibility for the management of the financial affairs of the persons included in the budget group.

The person to whom benefits are paid and who takes responsibility for the management of the financial affairs of the persons included in the budget group One or more related or unrelated individuals who occupy a common residence or would occupy a common residence if they were not homeless, and whose needs are considered together in determining eligibility for assistance are considered together in determining eligibility for assistance under one category of assistance..