# Guardian timely filing limit for dental claims

> What is the timely filing limit for dental claims with Guardian, and how long do you have to correct or appeal? Verdict: No public number.

URL: https://dentovio.com/dental-timely-filing-limits/guardian

Last verified: 2026-08-30

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## Direct answer

No timely-filing number was found on any Guardian public page. The DentalGuard dentist manual was not found on any Guardian public page either; whether a public copy exists anywhere was not verified this pass. Dental appeal: Guardian publishes the channel and its own processing service levels — “Appeals that do not require additional review are processed within 10 business days… Appeals that require additional review are processed within 28 days” — but no provider filing deadline. Provider contracts and plan documents override published manuals — the contract number controls. Last verified 2026-08-30.

## Filing windows

- **Initial claims:** No public number — No timely-filing number was found on any Guardian public page. The DentalGuard dentist manual was not found on any Guardian public page either; whether a public copy exists anywhere was not verified this pass. (No public statement found)

## Appeals

- **Dental appeal:** No public number — Guardian publishes the channel and its own processing service levels — “Appeals that do not require additional review are processed within 10 business days… Appeals that require additional review are processed within 28 days” — but no provider filing deadline.
  - Route: Mail: Guardian, PO Box 981572, El Paso, TX 79998-1572; fax 509-468-6356 (PPO) or 509-468-4590 (DHMO).

## Verified caveats

- No corrected-claim, records-request, or recoupment windows are published on Guardian's public pages.

## Sources

- [Guardian support — dental appeals answer (a_id/158)](https://guardianlife.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/158/) — Public knowledge-base answer

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