[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR890.1045]

[Page 497]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 890_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
Subpart J_Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Health Care Providers
 
Sec. 890.1045  Informing persons covered by FEHBP about debarment or 
suspension of their provider.

    FEHBP carriers are required to notify covered individuals who have 
obtained items or services from a debarred or suspended provider within 
one year of the date of the debarment or suspension of:
    (a) The existence of the provider's debarment or suspension;
    (b) The minimum period remaining in the provider's period of 
debarment; and
    (c) The requirement that OPM terminate the debarment or suspension 
before FEHBP funds can be paid for items or services the provider 
furnishes to covered individuals.

                 Exceptions to the Effect of Debarments