42 U.S.C. § 1395kk : US Code - Section 1395KK: Administration of insurance programs

Search 42 U.S.C. § 1395kk : US Code - Section 1395KK: Administration of insurance programs

(a) Functions of Secretary; performance directly or by contract
Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter and in the
Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 [45 U.S.C. 231 et seq.], the
insurance programs established by this subchapter shall be
administered by the Secretary. The Secretary may perform any of his
functions under this subchapter directly, or by contract providing
for payment in advance or by way of reimbursement, and in such
installments, as the Secretary may deem necessary.
(b) Contracts to secure special data, actuarial information, etc.
The Secretary may contract with any person, agency, or
institution to secure on a reimbursable basis such special data,
actuarial information, and other information as may be necessary in
the carrying out of his functions under this subchapter.
(c) Oaths and affirmations
In the course of any hearing, investigation, or other proceeding
that he is authorized to conduct under this subchapter, the
Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations.