CommercialCoverageMedium impact
New Behavioral Health Provider – Headway
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2025, Headway has joined BCBSRI's network as a virtual behavioral health provider group for both children and adults. This adds a new in-network option for mental health services that matches providers with members based on location, demographics, and care preferences.
Action Required
Immediately: Update provider directories and billing systems to recognize Headway as an in-network BCBSRI behavioral health provider. Front desk staff should add Headway to approved provider lists for member referrals. For provider searches, direct members to the Headway website or BCBSRI Behavioral Health Care Management at 1-800-274-2958.