---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 498.11"
title: "42"
number: "498.11"
heading: "Authority of representatives."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/498.11"
---

# §498.11. Authority of representatives.

- (a) A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with [§ 498.10](/cfr/42/498.10.md) may, on behalf of the represented party—
  - (1) Give and accept any notice or request pertinent to the proceedings set forth in this part;
  - (2) Present evidence and allegations as to facts and law in any proceedings affecting that party to the same extent as the party; and
  - (3) **Obtain information to the same extent as the party.**
- (b) A notice or request may be sent to the affected party, to the party's representative, or to both. A notice or request sent to the representative has the same force and effect as if it had been sent to the party.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302, 1320a-7j, and 1395hh.

### Source

Source: 52 FR 22446, June 12, 1987, unless otherwise noted.