Fees.

This section applies to a risk-assuming preferred provider organization which is not a licensed insurer.

(1) If an investigation or examination is undertaken under § § 152.11 (relating to review of application by the Commissioner) or 152.21 (relating to financial statements and examinations), the preferred provider organization will be assessed the expenses incurred by the Department, including compensation of Department employes or consultants acting on behalf of the Department, and expenses of the persons for travel, lodging and food. The amounts shall be assessed under 4 Pa. Code Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).

(2) Fees assessed under this section are assessed and billed to preferred provider organizations under established Department procedures and this title.