# Ameritas timely filing limit

Answer: The initial dental filing window for Ameritas is 90 days — Ameritas phrases this as a member rule — “active insured members must submit claims within 90 days of the date of service. Claims submitted after 90 days will be denied due to failure to meet the timely filing requirements” — so confirm the network-dentist contractual window in your participation agreement. Provider contracts and plan documents override published manuals — the contract number controls. Last verified 2026-08-30.

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## Direct answer

The initial dental filing window for Ameritas is 90 days — Ameritas phrases this as a member rule — “active insured members must submit claims within 90 days of the date of service. Claims submitted after 90 days will be denied due to failure to meet the timely filing requirements” — so confirm the network-dentist contractual window in your participation agreement. Provider contracts and plan documents override published manuals — the contract number controls. Last verified 2026-08-30.

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Source citations:
- `TIMELYFILING-AMERITAS-1` Ameritas dental member FAQ. <https://www.ameritas.com/employee-benefits/faq-dental-member/>

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