Why CAQH Quarterly Attestations Matter More Than You Think
The 120-Day Clock Nobody Watches
CAQH ProView requires re-attestation every 90-120 days, forever. When it expires, nothing announces it — payers simply lose access to your profile. In-flight applications freeze without explanation, re-credentialing reviews flag your file, and the first symptom is usually a stalled application or a payer letter weeks later. In our audits, expired attestation is among the top three causes of mysterious credentialing delays.
What Actually Breaks When Attestation Lapses
New applications: payers querying CAQH see an inaccessible profile and park your file — no deficiency notice, no error, just silence. Active networks: most commercial payers re-verify CAQH at re-credentialing; a lapsed profile can trigger termination workflows. Multi-state providers feel it worst — one lapse stalls every state's applications simultaneously. The fix costs minutes (log in, review, attest); the lapse costs 30-90 days per affected application.
Never Missing a Cycle
Options: calendar reminders at day 80 (fragile — the person who set them leaves), delegating to staff (single point of failure), or managed attestation where tracking is systematic. ProEnrollment renews every client attestation before expiration as standard service. Self-audit your profile now: free CAQH readiness tool. Related: managed CAQH service | full CAQH setup guide | re-credentialing management | free consultation.