US Medical Term · insurance
Authorized Representative
Representante Autorizado
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Authorized Representative |
| Spanish (Español) | Representante Autorizado |
| Chinese (中文) | 授权代表 |
| Korean (한국어) | 공인 대리인 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đại diện được ủy quyền |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Awtorisadong Kinatawan |
| Portuguese (Português) | Representante Autorizado |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ผู้แทนที่ได้รับอนุญาต |
| Japanese (日本語) | 正式代理人 |
What it means
An authorized representative is a person you formally designate to act on your behalf when dealing with your health insurance company or a government health program such as Medicare or Medicaid. This could be a family member, trusted friend, patient advocate, or attorney. Your representative can file claims, submit appeals, receive information about your coverage, and communicate with your insurer—all with the same legal authority as you. To designate someone, you typically need to complete a written authorization form provided by your insurer or plan. In Medicare, this is sometimes called an appointed representative. Having an authorized representative is especially important if you are seriously ill, have a disability, or speak limited English.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I named my daughter as my authorized representative to handle my Medicare appeals.
Nombré a mi hija como mi representante autorizada para manejar mis apelaciones de Medicare.
My authorized representative spoke to the insurance company on my behalf.
Mi representante autorizado habló con la compañía de seguros en mi nombre.
You must submit a signed form to designate an authorized representative.
Debe presentar un formulario firmado para designar a un representante autorizado.
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Last reviewed: September 2026