---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 422.674"
title: "42"
number: "422.674"
heading: "Authority of representatives."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/422.674"
---

# §422.674. Authority of representatives.

- (a) A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with [§ 422.672](/cfr/42/422.672.md) may, on behalf of the represented party—
  - (1) Gives or accepts any notice or request pertinent to the proceedings set forth in this subpart;
  - (2) Presents evidence and allegations as to facts and law in any proceedings affecting that party; and
  - (3) **Obtains information to the same extent as the party.**
- (b) A notice or request sent to the representative has the same force and effect as if it had been sent to the party.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 63 FR 35113, June 26, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302, 1306, 1395w-21 through 1395w-28, and 1395hh.

### Source

Source: 63 FR 18134, Apr. 14, 1998, unless otherwise noted.