# 42 C.F.R. § 498.11 (2026): Authority of representatives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T42_P498_S498_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 498.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority 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 / § 498.11: § 498.11   Authority of representatives.

## Text

(a) A representative appointed and qualified in accordance with § 498.10 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.

## 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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