The following new policies have been created. Effective dates vary so please review the full text of these policies in the Provider section of bcbsri.com under the Medical Policy heading.

• Acupuncture and Dry Needling for BlueCHiP for Medicare
• Telemedicine/Telephone Services for BlueCHiP for Medicare Products during the Public Health Emergency (PHE) - Effective 1/1/2021
• Telemedicine/Telephone Services for Commercial Products - Effective 1/1/2021