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BCBSRI Behavioral Health Urgent Access Appointments
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Dec 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has established dedicated urgent appointment time slots exclusively for their members needing behavioral health services like outpatient therapy and medication management. Members can access these appointments by calling providers directly or contacting BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management for assistance.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Front desk staff should be aware that BCBSRI members may have priority access to urgent behavioral health appointments and can contact BCBSRI Case Management for scheduling assistance if needed.