42 C.F.R. § 411.26
Subrogation and right to intervene.
Cite as 42 C.F.R. § 411.26 (2026)
(a)
Subrogation.
With respect to services for which Medicare paid, CMS is subrogated to any individual, provider, supplier, physician, private insurer, State agency, attorney, or any other entity entitled to payment by a primary payer.
(b)
Right to intervene.
CMS may join or intervene in any action related to the events that gave rise to the need for services for which Medicare paid.