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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode IslandMedicare Advantage · Administrative · Provider Update · RILow impact

Medicare ID Cards for 2027

Act
by Dec 31, 2026
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Oct 1, 2026

Summary

Starting January 1, 2027, Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will no longer automatically issue new Medicare Advantage ID cards annually unless members have experienced a plan change or their cost-sharing information has changed. Members will retain their current year's card, though duplicate cards remain available upon request through the BCBSRI Medicare Concierge team.

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What to do

by Dec 31, 2026 · 4 steps
01Billing and front desk staff should be notified that Medicare Advantage members may present 2026 ID cards during the 2027 plan year unless they experienced a plan change or cost-share modification.
02No system changes are required.
03Staff should direct members requesting duplicate cards to contact the BCBSRI Medicare Concierge team.
04This is an informational update requiring no workflow changes to claims processing or verification procedures.

Original notice

Medicare ID Cards for 2027
bcbsri.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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