CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM (parts 405 to 426) > PART 422—MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM > SUBPART N—Medicare Contract Determinations and Appeals (§422.641 to §422.696) > 422.674—Authority of representatives.

422.674—Authority of representatives.

(a) A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with § 422.672 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.