[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: 5CFR890.1035]

[Page 495]
 
                    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. 890.1035  Provider contests of suspensions.

    (a) Filing a contest of the suspension. A provider may challenge a 
suspension by filing a contest, in writing, with the suspending official 
not later than 30 days after receiving notice of suspension. The 
suspension shall remain in effect during the contest, unless rescinded 
by the suspending official.
    (b) Informal proceeding. The suspending official shall use informal, 
flexible procedures to conduct the contest. Formal rules of evidence and 
procedure do not apply to this proceeding.