O.I.G.  (Office of the Inspector General) Exclusions Issue 8/2006

The OIG is normally informed about disciplinary actions by states then checks on the reports. If they
verify the report and the action against the individual is short-term (e.g., a few months), they likely
will not list the person on the exclusions list. If they have a felony related to controlled substances,
they go on the exclusion list for 5 years. All persons being placed on the list receive correspondence from
OIG explaining that they will be listed, how to appeal, and how to request reinstatement. In some cases, it is
possible to request a permissive exclusion. This, or requests for reinstatement following the defined exclusion
period, normally takes ~120 days (longer if investigations are necessary). An individual may request removal
from the list beginning 90 days prior to the end of the defined exclusion period;
there is a form that needs to be submitted. Removal from the list must be requested; it is not automatic.
Check out the www.oig.hhs.gov  .The Exclusions Database section on the left side explaines the procedures and processes.

The following are the three items on the exclusion list that probably
relate most to individuals disciplined for addictions:
From: http://www.oig.hhs.gov/fraud/exclusions/exclusionauthorities.html

MANDATORY EXCLUSIONS
Felony conviction relating to controlled substance. Minimum Period: 5 years  

PERMISSIVE EXCLUSIONS
Misdemeanor conviction relating to controlled substance. Minimum Period: 3 years

License revocation or suspension. Minimum Period: No less than the period imposed by
                                the state licensing authority.                                              |
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Below are e-mail addresses of individuals who know all about this issue, better than myself,
and might be able to point you in the direction you need :

Jeffrey N. Baldwin, Pharm.D. - jbaldwin@unmc.edu
Michael D. Quigley R.Ph. - QBCM@aol.com
Holly Johnston, LCSW hjohnston@texaspharmacy.org
Susan Winckler R.Ph. swinckler@aphanet.org
Jeffrey C. Reist RPh FASCP  jeffrey-reist@uiowa.edu
Gil Cohen, R.Ph  gilcohen2@comcast.net
James W. Bartling, Pharm.D. BARTLING_JW@Mercer.edu