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.
Code of Federal Regulations
[69 FR 9920, Mar. 3, 2004]