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BCBSRI behavioral health urgent access appointments
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Feb 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has established dedicated urgent appointment time slots with behavioral health providers throughout Rhode Island exclusively for BCBSRI members. Members can access these urgent appointments for outpatient therapy and medication management by calling providers directly or contacting BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management.
Action Required
By February 1, 2026: Front desk staff should update scheduling procedures to inform BCBSRI members about dedicated urgent behavioral health appointment availability. Document BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management contact information for patient referrals when urgent appointments are needed.