Timely Filing for Medicaid: The Complete 2026 Guide for Healthcare Providers

A practice submits a clean Medicaid claim. The clearinghouse confirms acceptance. Three weeks later, the ERA returns CARC 29: time limit for filing has expired. The biller checks the dates. The claim was submitted within what looked like a reasonable window. What happened? Timely filing for Medicaid is the maximum period state Medicaid agencies and […]