Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
Annual well-visits are now allowed up to two times per calendar year
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Physician
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members can now receive annual well-visits up to two times per calendar year, effective immediately. Providers should schedule the first visit early in the year, with a second visit now permissible if needed.
Action Required
Immediately: Update scheduling systems and staff training to allow up to two annual well-visits per calendar year for BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members. Front desk staff should prioritize scheduling first annual well-visits early in the year. Billing team should verify documentation and coding requirements continue to be met for both visits.