# Rhode Island prompt pay law dental

Answer: Under R.I. Gen. Laws §27-18-61 (parallel §§27-19-52, 27-20-47, 27-41-64), the Rhode Island payment deadline is 30 calendar days (complete electronic claims) and 40 calendar days (complete written claims). Late payments accrue 12% per year from the 31st day (electronic) or 41st day (written) after receipt until payment issues, paid to the submitting provider or policyholder on top of the reimbursement. Dental applicability: Expressly covered: the statute's definition of "healthcare entity" names dental service corporations alongside insurers and HMOs, and "healthcare services" expressly includes dental. Self-funded (ERISA) plans are outside this statute — federal ERISA deadlines apply to them instead.

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## Direct answer

Under R.I. Gen. Laws §27-18-61 (parallel §§27-19-52, 27-20-47, 27-41-64), the Rhode Island payment deadline is 30 calendar days (complete electronic claims) and 40 calendar days (complete written claims). Late payments accrue 12% per year from the 31st day (electronic) or 41st day (written) after receipt until payment issues, paid to the submitting provider or policyholder on top of the reimbursement. Dental applicability: Expressly covered: the statute's definition of "healthcare entity" names dental service corporations alongside insurers and HMOs, and "healthcare services" expressly includes dental. Self-funded (ERISA) plans are outside this statute — federal ERISA deadlines apply to them instead.

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Source citations:
- `PROMPTPAY-RHODE-ISLAND-1` R.I. Gen. Laws §27-18-61 — prompt processing of claims. <https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE27/27-18/27-18-61.htm>
- `PROMPTPAY-RHODE-ISLAND-2` R.I. Gen. Laws §27-20.1-19 — dental service corporations, post-payment audits. <https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE27/27-20.1/27-20.1-19.htm>

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