LOUISIANA GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES

In addition, LGSI is responsible, as Representative Payee, to report changes in the beneficiary's living situation, any employment income, and provide asset verification. The agency also receives Disability Update forms from the Social Security Administration that require information about the beneficiary's medical appointments and hospitalizations... Louisiana Guardianship Services, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit corporation that can act as guardian (or "curator" as it is called in Louisiana law) for adults who are incapacitated to the extent they are unable to make their own decisions... In many situations, LGSI can provide gift cards to major department stores that will allow the beneficiary to purchase household items, so long as there is a responsible person accompanying the beneficiary to ensure that the purchases are appropriate and that receipts will be provided to the agency for compliance with Social Security Administrations audits.

Also known as: LGSI, Louisiana Guardianship Services, Inc

Primary location: Metairie United States