Skip to main content
CredNet

Sentinel Security Life

dentalmedical

Summary

Sentinel Security Life is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 87020, with 3 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID
87020Also seen as 1130, 14374, SSLCO
Also known as
Atlantic Coast Life Insurance, Catholic Life Insurance, Catholic United Financial, National Guardian Life Insurance, Pan American Life Insurance

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Eligibility checks (270/271)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSame day

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Sentinel Security Life?
The payer ID for Sentinel Security Life is 87020. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 1130, 14374, SSLCO.
Does Sentinel Security Life require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Sentinel Security Life requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What types of coverage does Sentinel Security Life offer?
Sentinel Security Life covers dental and medical.
Which EDI transactions does Sentinel Security Life support?
Sentinel Security Life is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks and electronic remittance.

Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.