To be licensed as a TPA, a business entity must:

(1) Be licensed to do business in the state of Washington, as evidenced by holding a business license from the department of revenue;

(2) Demonstrate to the department's satisfaction that it can meet the requirements for handling claims under WAC 296-15-350 for the self-insured employers it contracts with; and

(3) Comply with the reporting requirements of these rules in accordance with Title 51 RCW.