# 42 CFR § 498.11: Authority of representatives

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 498.11
- **Heading:** Authority of representatives
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER G—STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION > 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

## 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 CFR § 498.1 § 498.1 Statutory basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.2 § 498.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.2.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.3 § 498.3 Scope and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.3.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.4 § 498.4 NFs subject to appeals process in part 498.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.4.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.5 § 498.5 Appeal rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.5.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.10 § 498.10 Appointment of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.10.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.11 § 498.11 Authority of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.11.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.13 § 498.13 Fees for services of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.13.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.15 § 498.15 Charge for transcripts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.15.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.17 § 498.17 Filing of briefs with the ALJ or Departmental Appeals Board, and opportunity for rebuttal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.17.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.20 § 498.20 Notice and effect of initial determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.20.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.22 § 498.22 Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.22.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.23 § 498.23 Withdrawal of request for reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.23.md)
- [42 CFR § 498.24 § 498.24 Reconsidered determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.24.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-498.11. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.