# MetLife timely filing limit

Answer: MetLife's dentist portal (dentalprovider.metlife.com) returns a sign-in wall with no public tier. Public MetLife surfaces publish a claims address and processing statistics (“90% being handled within 10 business days”) but no filing, corrected-claim, appeal, records, or recoupment windows. Provider contracts and plan documents override published manuals — the contract number controls. Last verified 2026-08-30.

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Last verified: 2026-08-30
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## Direct answer

MetLife's dentist portal (dentalprovider.metlife.com) returns a sign-in wall with no public tier. Public MetLife surfaces publish a claims address and processing statistics (“90% being handled within 10 business days”) but no filing, corrected-claim, appeal, records, or recoupment windows. Provider contracts and plan documents override published manuals — the contract number controls. Last verified 2026-08-30.

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Source citations:
- `TIMELYFILING-METLIFE-1` MetLife TakeAlong Dental FAQ. <https://www.metlifetakealongdental.com/Home/Faq>
- `TIMELYFILING-METLIFE-2` MetLife dental provider portal (HTTP 401 observed 2026-08-30). <https://dentalprovider.metlife.com/home>

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