5 C.F.R. § 890.1035 Provider contests of suspensions.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
(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 The suspension shall remain in effect during the contest, unless rescinded by the suspending official.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.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 890—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
Subpart J—Administrative Sanctions Imposed Against Health Care Providers
Suspension
§ 890.1035 Provider contests of suspensions.

