A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to permit States to replace supplementary payments with vendor payments on behalf of residents of certain facilities, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to permit States to make payments to vendors of social services, such as institutions, foster homes, or group living arrangements, on behalf of residents of such facilities as an alternative to State supplementary payments which are currently provided.…