(a) Written notice. OPM shall send written notice of suspension according to the procedures and methods described in §890.1006(c)-(f).

(b) Contents of notice. The suspension notice shall contain information indicating that:   (1) The provider has been suspended, effective on the date of the notice;   (2) The initial period of the suspension;   (3) The basis for the suspension;   (4) The provisions of law and regulation authorizing the suspension;   (5) The effect of the suspension; and   (6) The provider's rights to contest the suspension.