If you take insurance, your CAQH profile is how insurers see your credentials. Miss one small deadline and claims can stall. Here’s what to know.
What is CAQH?
CAQH (renamed “DataSpring, powered by CAQH” in June 2026) runs the CAQH Provider Data Portal: a free online profile where you store your license, malpractice policy, CV and W-9. Most insurance panels pull your details from it when you apply and when you re-credential.
The 120-day rule
You must re-attest every 120 days. That means logging in and confirming your information is still correct. If you miss the window, your profile is marked expired and insurers may not be able to use it, which can delay applications and payments. Your login and documents didn’t change with the rename.
A simple routine
- Put a repeating reminder in your calendar every 110 days.
- Upload your new malpractice certificate as soon as it renews.
- Update your address, hours and practice info any time they change.
- Keep your license expiration date current.
Setting up for the first time?
You’ll need an individual NPI first, and a group NPI if you have a practice. Both are free. See all the steps in our free starter guide.
Want this off your plate? Every MBBCS package keeps your CAQH profile up to date, and our Steady package includes unlimited credentialing. Book a free discovery call or see our packages.
Sources (checked October 2026): Ensora Health: CAQH is now DataSpring · CAQH Provider Data Portal · CMS NPPES (NPI)
