CAQH Attestation: How Often, and What Happens If You Miss It

You need to review and re-attest your CAQH profile every 120 days. If you miss it, your profile goes inactive and insurers can't use it until you attest again, which can hold up credentialing and payments.

What attestation actually is

Attesting just means confirming that everything in your profile is current and correct. It's a quick review and sign-off, not a new application, but it does have to happen on time.

How often

Every 120 days. Some older articles say 90 days, so check your own CAQH account for your exact due date. Illinois is reported to allow 180 days, as we mentioned in our CAQH rebrand post. Whatever you read, trust the date shown in your profile.

What happens if you miss it

• Your profile goes inactive.
• Insurers can't use it for credentialing or re-credentialing until you attest again.
• That can delay a new enrollment or disrupt payment and network status.

The fix is easy: log in, review your information and attest. But a lapse in the middle of an active application can cost you time you won't get back.

A reminder habit that works

1. Set a calendar reminder 90 to 100 days after each attestation, so you have weeks to spare.
2. Update your profile as things change, such as a license renewal or a new malpractice policy, instead of waiting for the deadline.
3. Remove practice locations you no longer use.
4. Check your authorized insurers every so often.

Our CAQH readiness checklist has the full list, and we explain why a stale profile slows credentialing. If you'd rather not track deadlines yourself, our managed credentialing does it for you.

Quick answers

This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Timelines and rules vary by insurer and state, so check directly with each insurer. Sources: Grow Therapy: CAQH setup and maintenance, BetterHelp: A Therapist's Guide to Insurance Credentialing.

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