• P = Professional
  • B = Behavioral health
  • F = Facilities

BCBSRI Update

P F
Sep 1, 2023
As a reminder, according to our Vitamin-D Testing Medical Policy, CPT Codes 82306 (Vitamin D; 25 hyd...
P B F
Sep 1, 2023
On the BCBSRI MHK Provider Portal, provider correspondence is now available under the “View Authoriz...
P B F
Aug 1, 2023
The MHK Provider Portal has had a system upgrade as of 7/28. We are asking that providers please cle...
P F
Aug 1, 2023
Effective November 1, 2023, there are revisions to the Change Healthcare InterQual criteria for the ...
P F
Jul 1, 2023
The Urban Perinatal Education Center is hosting the Rhode Island Black Maternal Mental Health Summit...
P B F
Jul 1, 2023
Primary care providers (PCPs) accept responsibility for arranging and coordinating our members’ over...
P B F
Jul 1, 2023
The D-SNP Quality Performance Improvement Plan (QPIP) documents how BCBSRI collects, assesses, and a...
P F
Jun 1, 2023
BCBSRI is aware that its network providers continue to refer to/are using Brewster Ambulance Service...
P B F
Jun 1, 2023
BCBSRI Is committed to ensuring our members and providers have access to the right care for their he...
P B F
May 1, 2023
BCBSRI encourages its participating providers to collaborate with us in supporting LGBTQ communities...
P F
Apr 1, 2023
Effective June 1, 2023 updates will be made in MHK for the follow subsets: - CP Procedures: Decomp...
P B F
Apr 1, 2023
At BCBSRI, we believe that high-quality care is equitable care, and we are committed to providing th...
P
Apr 1, 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, BCBSRI is updating how members in primary care provider (PCP)-required pr...
P B F
Apr 1, 2023
Did you know BlueRI for Duals patients can access over-the counter (OTC) benefits through their prim...
P B F
Apr 1, 2023
If you are requesting a facility NPI, the first and last name will appear greyed out. If you are req...
F
Mar 14, 2023
Effective April 1, 2023 BCBSRI will resume prior authorization requirements for Skilled Nursing admi...
P B F
Mar 1, 2023
Healthcare should work for all of us. At BCBSRI, we believe that getting to know our members better—...
P B F
Mar 1, 2023
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency (...
P
Mar 1, 2023
We are pleased to offer March of Dimes’ Implicit Bias Training: Awareness to Action: Dismantling Bia...
P B F
Feb 1, 2023
Upon enrollment, our members are granted certain rights and protection of these rights in all their ...
P B F
Feb 1, 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, all existing and new BlueRI for Duals (D-SNP) members received new ID car...
P F
Jan 3, 2023
Effective January 6, 2023 through March 31, 2023 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSR...
P B F
Jan 1, 2023
Recently National Grid was bought by Rhode Island Energy. With this purchase, their employees’ insur...
P F
Jan 1, 2023
BCBSRI currently uses eviCore for high-end radiology and cardiology prior authorizations. Effective ...