§1874 Administration

Social Security Act

Title XVIII — Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled

Part E — Miscellaneous Provisions

(42 U.S.C. §1395kk)

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title and in the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974,⁵⁵⁶ the insurance programs established by this title shall be administered by the Secretary. The Secretary may perform any of his functions under this title 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) 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 title.

(c) In the course of any hearing, investigation, or other proceeding that he is authorized to conduct under this title, the Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations.

⁵⁵⁶ P.L. 75-162 (as amended by P.L. 93-445).