Representatives Appointed by Parties to a Hearing

20.5 - Representatives Appointed by Parties to a Hearing (Rev. 122, Issued: 05-27-16, Effective: 06-28-16, Implementation: 06-28-16) A party to the hearing may appoint a representative for the hearing. CMS must be notified in writing of the appointed representative's name and address. Representatives may be anyone not disqualified or suspended from acting as a representative before the Secretary or otherwise prohibited by law. Representatives appointed by parties to a hearing may on behalf of the represented party: • Give or accept any notice or request pertinent to the appeal hearing; • Present evidence and allegations as to facts and law in any proceedings affecting that party; and • Obtain information to the same extent as the party. When a party to a hearing has duly appointed a representative, any notice or request by the representative has the same force and effect as if it had been sent directly by the party.