Summary
Starting with the 2027 plan year, BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members will only receive new ID cards if they experience a plan change or cost-share modification on their card. Members will retain their current year's card; duplicate cards remain available upon request through the Medicare Concierge team.
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What to do
Action · 4 steps
01No immediate billing workflow changes required.
02Front desk and patient service staff should be aware that Medicare Advantage members will not automatically receive new ID cards for 2027 unless their plan or cost-share changes.
03Direct member inquiries about missing ID cards to the BCBSRI Medicare Concierge team for duplicate card requests.
04Verify current applicability with BCBSRI as this is an informational notice affecting member communications, not claims processing or coding.
Original notice
Medicare ID cards for 2027
bcbsri.com · Always check the source before changing claims.