A debarred or suspended health care provider may receive FEHBP funds paid for items or services furnished on an emergency basis if the FEHBP carrier serving the covered individual determines that:
(a) The provider's treatment was essential to the health and safety of the covered individual; and
(b) No other source of equivalent treatment was reasonably available.
[69 FR 9920, Mar. 3, 2004]
source: 33 FR 12510, Sept. 4, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 5 CFR 890.1046