# Kentucky prompt pay law dental

Answer: Under KRS 304.17A-702; 304.17A-730; 304.17C-090, the Kentucky payment deadline is 30 days for clean/complete claims. KRS 304.17A-730 sets one retroactive rate by how late the claim is ultimately paid: 12% per year if paid 1–30 days late, 18% if 31–60 days late, and 21% beyond 60 days — the top tier triggers at day 61, not day 90 as often misquoted. Dental applicability: Expressly covered by a dedicated bridge statute. Self-funded (ERISA) plans are outside this statute — federal ERISA deadlines apply to them instead.

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## Direct answer

Under KRS 304.17A-702; 304.17A-730; 304.17C-090, the Kentucky payment deadline is 30 days for clean/complete claims. KRS 304.17A-730 sets one retroactive rate by how late the claim is ultimately paid: 12% per year if paid 1–30 days late, 18% if 31–60 days late, and 21% beyond 60 days — the top tier triggers at day 61, not day 90 as often misquoted. Dental applicability: Expressly covered by a dedicated bridge statute. Self-funded (ERISA) plans are outside this statute — federal ERISA deadlines apply to them instead.

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Source citations:
- `PROMPTPAY-KENTUCKY-1` KRS 304.17A-702 — 30-day clean-claim deadline. <https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=29329>
- `PROMPTPAY-KENTUCKY-2` KRS 304.17A-730 — tiered interest (12/18/21%). <https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=29344>
- `PROMPTPAY-KENTUCKY-3` KRS 304.17C-090 — dental-only plans bridge. <https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=29412>

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