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5 CFR §849.201

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The agency will make payment to a representative payee—
  1. (a)If payments are due to a minor under the age of 18; or
  2. (b)If payments are due to an annuitant or survivor who is mentally incompetent or under other legal disability; or
  3. (c)If payments are due to an annuitant when the annuitant is physically or mentally incapable of managing or directing the management of his or her benefit.