Question

Who is legally authorized to sign an enrollment application? (Select all that apply)
• The beneficiary
• Primary Care Physician
An authorized representative with legal authority
• Broker or agent

Answer 1

Correct selections:
- The beneficiary
- An authorized representative with legal authority

Additional notes:
- A broker or agent can sign only if the beneficiary has given explicit, written authorization for them to sign (or the agent is otherwise acting as the beneficiary’s authorized representative). Without that written authorization, an agent/broker is not legally permitted to sign for the beneficiary.
- A primary care physician is not authorized to sign an enrollee’s application unless the physician also has been given legal authorization (e.g., power of attorney or other documented appointment) to act as the beneficiary’s authorized representative.

Always check the specific application instructions and applicable state or program rules for required documentation (power of attorney, signed appointment of agent, ID numbers, etc.).