[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: 5CFR890.1030]

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                    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. 890.1030  Effect of a suspension.

    (a) Temporary action pending formal proceedings. Suspension is a 
temporary action pending completion of an investigation or ensuing 
criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings.
    (b) Immediate effect. Suspension is effective immediately upon the 
suspending official's decision, without prior notice to the provider.
    (c) Effect equivalent to debarment. The effect of a suspension is 
the same as the effect of a debarment. A suspended provider may not 
receive payment from FEHBP funds for items or services furnished to 
FEHBP-covered persons while suspended.

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