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Plan65 G and N Liability Change/Update
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Mar 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI Plan 65 G and N Medicare supplement plans will no longer pay members' Part B deductibles effective March 1, 2026, making members liable for these deductibles. Provider remittances currently show incorrect member liability but will be fixed by March 16th week.
Action Required
By March 16, 2026: Billing team must update procedures to bill members directly for Part B deductibles when Medicare applies reimbursement to Plan 65 G or N supplemental policies. Monitor provider remittances for corrected member liability information starting the week of March 16th. Educate front desk staff to inform Plan 65 G and N members of their new liability for Part B deductibles.