CFR > Title 5 - Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (parts 110 to 990) > PART 890—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM > SUBPART J—Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Health Care Providers (§890.1001 to §890.1072) > 890.1045—Informing persons covered by FEHBP about debarment or suspension of their provider.

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.