CAQH attestation: how to complete and re-attest your profile

In this article▾

1. What Is CAQH Attestation?
2. How Often Do You Need to Complete CAQH Re-Attestation?
3. Before You Start: What to Have Ready
4. Step-by-Step: How to Complete CAQH Attestation
5. What Should You Do If Your CAQH Attestation Has Expired?
6. How Practice Managers Can Prevent Missed CAQH Attestations
7. Common CAQH Attestation Mistakes
8. Where Supa fits
9. Frequently Asked Questions About CAQH Attestation
10. Final Checklist: Complete CAQH Attestation Without Missing a Step
11. Sources

To complete CAQH attestation, sign in to the CAQH Provider Data Portal, review every section of your provider profile, correct missing or outdated information, upload any required supporting documents, and select Review & Attest to confirm that your information is accurate. Most practitioners re-attest every 120 days. Some older guidance cites a 180-day cycle for Illinois practitioners; go by the due date on your own profile.

Attestation is not a one-time task. If your profile is incomplete, your supporting documents have expired, or your attestation lapses, health plans may not have current information available for credentialing and provider-data review. Completing the form once does not eliminate the need to maintain it.

For practice managers and credentialing staff, the practical challenge is keeping every clinician's profile accurate and completing re-attestation before the deadline. This guide walks through the process, explains what to check, and provides a reminder system your team can use to prevent avoidable lapses.

What Is CAQH Attestation?

CAQH attestation is the process through which a healthcare provider reviews and confirms the accuracy of the information in their CAQH provider profile. Health plans use this information as part of credentialing, recredentialing, and provider-data maintenance.

CAQH ProView is the familiar name many clinicians still use. The current provider experience is the CAQH Provider Data Portal, reached at portal.caqh.org.

Attestation serves two purposes:

• Initial attestation: Confirms the information entered when a provider first completes their profile.
• Re-attestation: Reconfirms that existing profile information remains accurate at the required intervals.

Two naming notes before the steps, because they cause most of the confusion here. CAQH has rebranded to DataSpring, and caqh.org now redirects to dataspring.com. The provider-facing portal kept its name and is still the CAQH Provider Data Portal, so payer instructions that say CAQH are still correct. And the old proview.caqh.org address no longer resolves, so sign in at portal.caqh.org.

Sources: DataSpring: for clinicians · CAQH Provider Data Portal sign-in

How Often Do You Need to Complete CAQH Re-Attestation?

The standard cycle is 120 days. DataSpring states it on its own clinician page: 1.9 million profiles are maintained on a 120-day attestation cycle.

Older provider guides cite a 180-day interval for practitioners whose primary practice state is Illinois. That carve-out could not be confirmed against any current DataSpring page, so treat the due date shown on your own profile as the one that governs.

The deadline matters because an expired attestation changes the provider's status in the portal. It can also interfere with the availability of current profile information to health plans that rely on CAQH.

A key distinction: an expired CAQH attestation does not automatically mean that every payer contract or credentialing approval has been terminated. The consequences depend on the payer's requirements and workflow. However, it is an avoidable administrative risk, particularly when a practice is applying to new networks or maintaining several payer relationships.

CAQH re-attestation timeline

The portal sends automated reminder emails in the run-up to expiration, and moves a profile to expired-attestation status after the due date passes.

Do not rely exclusively on email reminders. Build your own calendar alerts and maintain a central tracker for every clinician. This protects the practice when staff members change, messages go to spam, or an email address is no longer monitored.

Before You Start: What to Have Ready

Gather the information needed to review your profile before beginning. This makes it easier to correct errors and upload documents without repeatedly stopping the process.

CAQH attestation checklist

• CAQH Provider ID and account access
• Current professional licenses
• Current professional liability or malpractice insurance details
• Individual NPI and any applicable organizational NPI information
• Education, training, and specialty information
• Current practice addresses, phone numbers, and contact details
• Employment history and any required explanations for gaps
• Hospital affiliations or other professional affiliations, where applicable
• Required supporting documents
• Current primary email address and any additional notification addresses
• Access to the portal's attestation and document-status information

Requirements vary by provider type and state. Use the missing-document indicators and validation messages inside your profile to identify what is required for your specific account.

Step-by-Step: How to Complete CAQH Attestation

Step 1: Sign in to the correct CAQH portal

Open the CAQH Provider Data Portal and sign in. If a payer's instructions or an old bookmark send you to proview.caqh.org, that address no longer resolves; use portal.caqh.org.

If you cannot sign in, use the portal's account-recovery options rather than creating a duplicate profile. DataSpring's clinician support line is 1-888-599-1771, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm ET.

Once signed in, look for the attestation information near the top of the provider portal. It displays your current status and, when applicable, your last attestation date and the number of days remaining or past expiration.

Step 2: Review your profile completion status

Open the profile information area and look at the completion indicators. The portal identifies missing required information and sections that need attention.

Review the profile as a whole rather than assuming that a previous successful attestation means everything remains current.

Check for:

• Missing required fields
• Validation errors
• Outdated or inconsistent information
• Expired licenses or insurance
• Missing, failed, or expired documents
• Practice locations that are no longer accurate

Resolve the errors the portal identifies before proceeding to the final attestation.

Step 3: Review each profile section

Work through the sections that apply to your provider type. The current Provider Data Portal guide organizes profile information into several major areas.

The sections displayed in your account may differ depending on your provider type and circumstances.

For behavioral health practices, pay particular attention to state licenses, specialty information, practice locations, telehealth details, professional liability insurance, and employment history. A clinician who has moved offices or changed employers may need to update multiple sections, not just the contact information.

Step 4: Correct outdated or inconsistent information

Update any field that no longer reflects the provider's current circumstances.

Examples include:

• A therapist has moved to a new office.
• A clinician has joined or left a group practice.
• A professional license has been renewed.
• Malpractice insurance has a new policy number or expiration date.
• A provider has changed their professional contact email.
• A practice now offers telehealth from a different location.
• Employment dates or other professional history need correction.

Check that the information is consistent across the relevant fields and supporting documents. For example, the insurance expiration date in the profile should match the current policy documentation.

Save changes as you work. The portal's current guide also explains that profile updates must be followed by attestation so authorized organizations can access the updated information.

Step 5: Upload required supporting documents

Open the Documents section and review the status of each required document. The portal indicates documents that are missing, expired, or have not passed review.

To upload a required document:

1. Prepare a clear digital copy of the document.
2. Open the Documents section.
3. Locate the required document in the list.
4. Select its Upload option.
5. Choose the appropriate file and submit it.
6. Check the displayed status after uploading.
7. Confirm that the document is eventually marked approved, where approval is required.

The current CAQH Provider Data Portal guide specifies PDF, TIF, JPG, or JPEG formats for supporting documents. It also explains that uploaded documents may initially show a status of Received before review changes the status to Approved.

Uploading a document is not the same as having it accepted. If a document remains pending, is marked failed, or is rejected, review the portal's message and correct the problem.

Some state-specific authorization, attestation, and release forms may also be required. Follow the instructions for your practice state and account.

Step 6: Confirm that payer authorization is current

Attestation confirms the profile is accurate; authorisation determines which organisations can see it. They are separate, and a profile can be perfectly attested and still invisible to the payer you are applying to. Our CAQH credentialing guide covers the authorisation step in more detail.

Review the authorization area and confirm that the health plans or organizations that need access have the appropriate authorization. If you are applying to a new payer, do not assume that the payer can access your information simply because you completed your profile.

The exact authorization options depend on your account and portal setup. Follow the current instructions rather than granting access indiscriminately.

Step 7: Select "Review & Attest"

Once your information is updated and required documents are addressed, select Review & Attest near the top of the portal.

The portal presents a review screen and identifies any required corrections. If errors remain, select the option to view them, follow the link to the relevant section, and correct the information.

When the required corrections are complete:

1. Return to the Review & Attest screen.
2. Review the information presented.
3. Open and review your directory data using the available link or button.
4. Confirm that you have reviewed the directory data when prompted.
5. Select Attest to confirm that the information is accurate.
6. Save or download a copy of your data summary if your practice needs one for its records.

Do not stop after reviewing the profile or correcting the errors. The final attestation action is what completes the process.

Step 8: Verify that attestation is complete

After submitting, confirm that the portal displays the completed-attestation status. The current provider guide states that confirmation is sent by email within approximately 48 hours when the required documents have been received and approved.

If required documents are still missing or expired, the portal will indicate that additional attention is needed. Follow the prompts in the Documents section and check the status again after the outstanding items are resolved.

For your internal records, log:

• The date attestation was completed
• The next due date
• Any documents still awaiting approval
• Any profile issues that need follow-up
• The staff member responsible for the next review

This final check prevents a common operational mistake: marking a clinician as complete in an internal tracker without confirming the status shown in CAQH.

What Should You Do If Your CAQH Attestation Has Expired?

If the portal shows an expired attestation, act promptly. Do not assume that the status will correct itself because you recently updated a license or uploaded a document.

Follow this sequence:

1. Sign in and check the status. Confirm whether the profile is marked expired and review the last attestation date.
2. Review the profile for errors. Resolve missing required information and outdated details.
3. Check supporting documents. Renew or replace expired licenses, professional liability insurance, and other required documents.
4. Upload outstanding items. Check that the portal has received the files and review any failed-document messages.
5. Select Review & Attest. Correct any errors identified on the review screen.
6. Complete attestation. Confirm the directory data and select Attest.
7. Verify completion. Check the portal status and follow up on documents still awaiting approval.
8. Review payer-specific requirements. If you have an application, recredentialing review, or contract issue in progress, contact the relevant payer to confirm whether it needs updated information or any additional action.

An expired CAQH status does not by itself mean a payer has terminated participation. But a payer may require current CAQH information as part of its workflow, and a lapse during an open application is the version that causes real delay. Contact the payer directly if the lapse overlaps a pending application or recredentialing deadline. Our guide to credentialing timelines covers where applications usually stall.

How Practice Managers Can Prevent Missed CAQH Attestations

Managing attestation for one clinician is relatively simple. Tracking it across a group practice with multiple locations and payers is a recurring operational task.

A practice should maintain a central tracker rather than rely on individual clinicians to remember every deadline.

1. Maintain a provider-level tracker

Include these fields for each clinician:

Limit access to the tracker and store it in an approved system. It should contain only the information staff need to manage credentialing, with access restricted to authorized personnel.

2. Use a reminder cadence that starts before the deadline

A practical reminder system should begin before the official CAQH notices.

For example:

• 30 days before expiration: Notify the assigned credentialing staff member and clinician. Review the profile and identify upcoming document renewals.
• 15 days before expiration: Confirm that profile corrections and document uploads are complete or underway.
• 10 days before expiration: Escalate outstanding items to the responsible person.
• 5 days before expiration: Treat any incomplete attestation as urgent.
• On the due date: Verify the portal status and complete any remaining steps.
• After completion: Record the date and calculate the next due date.

This is an internal operating recommendation, not a replacement for CAQH's official schedule. CAQH's provider guide lists its own reminder emails and notes that the schedule differs for Illinois practitioners.

3. Keep notification emails current

CAQH's automated messages are sent to the primary contact email and, when configured, additional email addresses. Check that the primary address belongs to an active, monitored account.

Where appropriate, add a credentialing mailbox or another authorized staff address as an additional contact. Make sure someone monitors that inbox during staff leave and role changes.

4. Assign ownership for every provider

For each clinician, identify who is responsible for checking the profile, collecting updated documents, completing the attestation workflow, and verifying the final status.

A shared responsibility without a named owner often leads to missed deadlines. The provider may assume the practice manager is handling the process, while the practice manager assumes the clinician will respond to the reminder.

5. Review profiles when information changes

Do not wait until the next 120-day cycle to update important information. When a clinician changes their license, insurance, practice location, employment, or other profile details, update the profile promptly and complete the required attestation so authorized organizations can access the updated information.

Common CAQH Attestation Mistakes

Updating the profile but not re-attesting

Editing information does not complete the attestation process. After making changes, return to Review & Attest and complete the final confirmation.

Uploading a document without checking its status

A document can be received but not yet approved. Review pending or failed statuses and resolve any issues that prevent the profile from being complete.

Assuming the reminder email is the deadline tracker

Emails are helpful, but staff turnover, inbox changes, spam filters, and competing tasks can cause reminders to be missed. Maintain an independent tracker and calendar alerts.

Waiting until the last day to renew documents

A profile may need updated license or insurance information before the portal allows attestation. Begin the review early enough to obtain replacement documents and correct errors.

Forgetting to authorize a participating payer

An accurate profile is not sufficient if the relevant organization cannot access it. Check authorization when applying to a new payer or reviewing a stalled credentialing application.

Treating CAQH attestation as payer approval

Attestation confirms the information in the CAQH profile. It does not grant in-network status, and it does not mean a health plan has finished its credentialing or contracting. Our insurance credentialing guide covers what else has to happen.

Where Supa fits

The part of this that does not scale is the calendar. One clinician on a 120-day cycle is four dates a year. Twelve clinicians is forty-eight, each with its own licence and insurance expirations sitting behind it, and each one capable of quietly expiring while a credentialing application is open.

Supabill tracks and handles re-attestation as managed work, alongside the broader credentialing workload. The tracker in the next section is what you need either way; the question is only who runs it.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAQH Attestation

How do I attest my CAQH profile?

Sign in to the official CAQH Provider Data Portal, review your profile sections, correct errors, upload required documents, and select Review & Attest. Review the directory data and select Attest to complete the process. Verify the completed status in the portal.

How often do I need to re-attest to CAQH?

DataSpring states a 120-day attestation cycle. Older guides cite 180 days for Illinois practitioners, which could not be confirmed against current documentation. Check the interval shown on your own profile.

What happens if I miss my CAQH attestation deadline?

The portal changes the provider's status to expired attestation after the applicable deadline passes. You should sign in, resolve errors or document issues, complete re-attestation, and contact any affected payer if a credentialing or recredentialing process is in progress.

Do I need to re-attest after updating my CAQH profile?

Yes. CAQH's provider guide states that after updating profile information, you must complete attestation so authorized organizations can view the updated information.

How long does CAQH attestation take?

The time depends on whether your profile is complete, whether corrections are required, and whether supporting documents need review. The current guide states that email confirmation is sent within approximately 48 hours after required documents have been received and approved. That is a confirmation timeframe, not a guarantee that every profile will be fully resolved within 48 hours.

Can a practice manager complete CAQH attestation for a clinician?

A practice manager may assist with gathering information and maintaining provider records through the relevant portal tools. However, the provider profile must go through the required attestation process. Follow the portal's current role permissions and instructions, and ensure the clinician reviews and confirms the accuracy of the information as required.

Is CAQH still called CAQH?

The organisation has rebranded to DataSpring, powered by CAQH, and caqh.org now redirects to dataspring.com. The provider-facing portal kept its name and is still the CAQH Provider Data Portal, so payer instructions that say CAQH remain correct.

Why does proview.caqh.org not work any more?

ProView is the platform's retired name and that address no longer resolves. Sign in at portal.caqh.org instead. Payer instructions and older guides still send people to the old address, which is the most common reason a clinician thinks they have lost access.

Is there a phone number for CAQH support?

DataSpring lists a clinician and practice-manager support line, 1-888-599-1771, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm ET.

Does CAQH attestation automatically renew insurance credentialing?

No. Attestation keeps the profile current for organisations that use it. Each payer has its own credentialing, recredentialing, contracting and enrollment requirements, and Aetna is a worked example of how one payer's route runs end to end.

Final Checklist: Complete CAQH Attestation Without Missing a Step

Before marking a clinician's CAQH task complete, confirm each item:

• Correct provider account accessed
• All relevant profile sections reviewed
• Personal and professional details updated
• Practice locations and affiliations checked
• Licenses and insurance information current
• Required supporting documents uploaded
• Document statuses reviewed
• Appropriate payer authorizations confirmed
• All portal validation errors corrected
• Review & Attest completed
• Directory data reviewed
• Attestation completion verified in the portal
• Completion date and next due date recorded
• Any pending payer-specific actions assigned

CAQH attestation is a recurring credentialing responsibility, not a box to check once during onboarding. A consistent review process, a clear owner for every provider, and reminders that begin well before the deadline can help practices keep profiles current and reduce avoidable credentialing delays.

Sources

1. DataSpring, powered by CAQH. For clinicians. dataspring.com
2. DataSpring. Clinician FAQs [PDF]. dataspring.com
3. CAQH Provider Data Portal sign-in. portal.caqh.org
4. DataSpring. Provider data management. dataspring.com

Related guides: CAQH credentialing · Insurance credentialing step by step · Credentialing vs contracting vs enrollment · How long credentialing takes · Aetna credentialing · Credentialing glossary

Every source above was opened and checked on October 11, 2026. The Provider Data Portal user guide PDF cited in earlier versions of this guide no longer resolves, so claims that rested on it have been re-sourced or removed.