When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Sep 1, 2025.

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics providers in RI on Commercial, Medicare Advantage plans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Behavioral Health

Effective date

Sep 1, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

BCBSRI released an informational update about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, highlighting available mental health resources and treatment programs for members. This is educational content with no billing or coverage changes.

Action Required

Action needed

No action required. This is informational content about mental health awareness and available BCBSRI behavioral health programs. Billing teams may reference the listed programs and contact numbers for member questions about behavioral health services.

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