(1) The agency assesses each ambulance transport provider a quality assurance fee to be paid on a quarterly basis.

(2) The agency sends each ambulance transport provider an assessment notice or invoice specified due dates.

(3) The agency assesses interest and penalties on quality assurance fees not paid on the due date according to RCW 43.20B.695.

(a) Fee payments more than sixty days overdue include an assessed penalty equal to the interest charge and payment due for each month for which payment is not received after sixty days.

(b) Any interest or penalties is deposited in the ambulance transport fund.

(c) The agency may waive a portion or all of the interest or penalties, or both.

(4) If a payment is sixty days past due, the agency sends written notice of delinquent fees. After written notice, the agency will deduct the past due payment, along with interest and penalties, from any reimbursement.