---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 423.657"
title: "42"
number: "423.657"
heading: "Authority of representatives."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/423.657"
---

# §423.657. Authority of representatives.

- (a) A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with [§ 423.656](/cfr/42/423.656.md), 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

### Authority

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

### Source

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