Summary
Effective January 1, 2027, BCBSRI will expand in-network behavioral health specialty coverage for the BlueCHiP Direct Advance product and introduce a new limited network product called BlueCHiP Select RI. Billing teams must verify network status and update provider directories for behavioral health claims submitted under these plans starting in 2027.
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What to do
by Jan 1, 2027 · 4 steps
01Billing team should verify that behavioral health specialty providers are configured as in-network for BlueCHiP Direct Advance claims in the billing system and claims processing workflows.
02Confirm current network status for BlueCHiP Select RI (the new limited network product) and update provider eligibility files accordingly.
03Front desk and verification staff should update internal provider network references to reflect these changes before processing 2027 claims.
04Contact BCBSRI if clarification is needed on which specific behavioral health specialties are included in the in-network expansion.
Original notice
Network Updates
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