Grounds for suspension.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) (1) OPM obtains reliable evidence indicating that one of the grounds for suspension listed in paragraph (b) of this section applies to the provider; and (2) The suspending official determines under paragraph (c) of this section that immediate action to suspend the provider is necessary to protect the health and safety of persons covered by FEHBP. (b) (1) Indictment or conviction of a provider for a criminal offense that is a basis for mandatory debarment under this subpart; (2) Indictment or conviction of a provider for a criminal offense that reflects a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of FEHBP-covered individuals; (3) Other credible evidence indicating, in the judgment of the suspending official, that a provider has committed a violation that would warrant debarment under this subpart. This may include, but is not limited to: (i) Civil judgments; (ii) Notice that a Federal, State, or local government agency has debarred, suspended, or excluded a provider from participating in a program or revoked or declined to renew a professional license; or (iii) Other official findings by Federal, State, or local bodies that determine factual or legal matters. (c)

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 890.1031