An authorized representative is someone who is chosen to act on behalf of another person or entity. The specific responsibilities and authority of an authorized representative can vary depending on the context in which the term is used. Here are some examples:

• Healthcare Marketplace: An authorized representative is someone who is chosen to act on behalf of an individual with the Marketplace, such as a family member or other trusted person. Some authorized representatives may have legal authority to act on behalf of the individual.

• Research: A legally authorized representative (LAR) is an individual or judicial or other body authorized under applicable law to make decisions on behalf of another individual. LARs may, for example, provide consent on behalf of a prospective subject to the subject’s participation in research.

• Medicare: An authorized representative is an individual authorized under State or other applicable law to act on behalf of a beneficiary or other party involved in the appeal. For example, an authorized representative acts on behalf of a beneficiary when the beneficiary is no longer mentally capable of giving consent or signing the appointment of representative form. An appointed representative is an individual appointed by a party to represent the party in a Medicare claim or claim appeal.

• SNAP Benefits: An authorized representative is someone chosen to act on behalf of an individual to manage their SNAP benefits. The authorized representative does not need to have legal guardianship or a court appointment, but the individual must give their voluntary written consent. The authorized representative can complete and sign the SNAP application and appear at the office interview.

In general, an authorized representative is someone who is given the authority to act on behalf of another person or entity in a specific context. The specific responsibilities and authority of an authorized representative can vary depending on the context in which the term is used.