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October is National Depression Awareness and Health Screening Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI encourages primary care providers to use PHQ-9 and other evidence-based mental health screening tools for depression screening during October National Depression Awareness Month. The policy outlines available mental health treatment programs and resources for BCBSRI commercial and Medicare Advantage members.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Providers may consider implementing PHQ-9 depression screenings in primary care settings and should be aware of available BCBSRI mental health resources for member referrals. Contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management at 1-800-274-2958 for assistance with mental health program referrals.