Common use of Legal Representatives Clause in Contracts

Legal Representatives. If someone other than the prospective enrollee signs the enrollment form, the agent must confirm that the person signing has (i) attested that he or she has authority under State law to make the enrollment request on behalf of the prospective enrollee, (ii) attested that a copy of the proof of other authorization required by State law that empowers the individual to effect an enrollment request on behalf of the prospective enrollee (e.g., court-appointed legal guardianship or durable power of attorney) is available upon request by the plan or CMS, and (iii) provided contact information. If the agent is aware that the prospective enrollee has a representative payee designated by SSA to handle the prospective enrollee’s finances, the agent should contact the representative payee to determine whether he/she is the appropriate person under State law to sign the enrollment form for the prospective enrollee.