After we have made a determination or decision that you are entitled to benefits under title II of the Act, we begin paying those benefits to you as soon as possible. This subpart explains—

1. (a) What we must do so that your benefits begin promptly;
2. (b) When and how you may request that payment of benefits be expedited;
3. (c) When we may cause your benefits to be withheld;
4. (d) Our obligation not to assign or transfer your benefits to someone; and
5. (e) When we will use one check to pay benefits to two or more persons in a family.