R414-507-6. Penalties and Interest

  (1) If DMHF audits a ground ambulance provider's records to determine the correct transports for the assessment, DMHF shall fine the ground ambulance provider five percent of its annual calculated assessment. The fine is payable within 30 days of invoice.

  (2) If a ground ambulance provider fails to fully pay its assessment on or before the due date, DMHF shall fine the provider five percent of its quarterly calculated assessment. The fine is payable within 30 days of invoice. The Department shall suspend all Medicaid payments to a ground ambulance provider until the provider pays the assessment and fine due in full or until the provider and the Department reach a negotiated settlement.