§423.657. Authority of representatives.

42 C.F.R. § 423.657

(a)

A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with § 423.656, 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 is sent to the party.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302, 1306, 1395w-101 through 1395w-152, and 1395hh.

Source: 70 FR 4525, Jan. 28, 2005, unless otherwise noted.