# 42 C.F.R. § 498.10 (2026): Appointment of representatives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 498.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Appointment of representatives
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 42 CFR: Public Health / Chapter IV: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 498: APPEALS PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINATIONS THAT AFFECT PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AND FOR DETERMINATIONS THAT AFFECT THE PARTICIPATION OF ICFs/IID AND CERTAIN NFs IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 498.10: § 498.10   Appointment of representatives.

## Text

(a) An affected party may appoint as its representative anyone not disqualified or suspended from acting as a representative in proceedings before the Secretary or otherwise prohibited by law.
(b) If the representative appointed is not an attorney, the party must file written notice of the appointment with CMS, the ALJ, or the Departmental Appeals Board.
(c) If the representative appointed is an attorney, the attorney's statement that he or she has the authority to represent the party is sufficient.

## Nearby sections

- [42 C.F.R. § 498.1 (2026) § 498.1   Statutory basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_1.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.2 (2026) § 498.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_2.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.3 (2026) § 498.3   Scope and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_3.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.4 (2026) § 498.4   NFs subject to appeals process in part 498.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_4.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.5 (2026) § 498.5   Appeal rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_5.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.10 (2026) § 498.10   Appointment of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_10.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.11 (2026) § 498.11   Authority of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_11.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.13 (2026) § 498.13   Fees for services of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_13.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.15 (2026) § 498.15   Charge for transcripts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_15.md)
- [42 C.F.R. § 498.17 (2026) § 498.17   Filing of briefs with the ALJ or Departmental Appeals Board, and opportunity for rebuttal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_17.md)

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