42 CFR § 422.674 - Authority of representatives.

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title: "42 CFR § 422.674 - Authority of representatives."
title_number: 42
title_name: "Public Health"
section_number: "422.674"
section_name: "Authority of representatives."
chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "MEDICARE PROGRAM"
part_number: "422"
part_name: "MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM"
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last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 1302, 1306, 1395w-21 through 1395w-28, and 1395hh."
regulatory_source: "63 FR 18134, Apr. 14, 1998, unless otherwise noted."
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# 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.