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LCDP update
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, BCBSRI is changing from facility-based billing to individual credentialing for Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals (LCDPs). All LCDPs must be individually credentialed by February 1, 2025, rather than billing through facility contracts.
Action Required
By February 1, 2025: All Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals (LCDPs) must complete individual credentialing with BCBSRI. Billing team must verify LCDP credentialing status before submitting claims and update provider enrollment records. Begin credentialing process immediately using the provided link. Claims for non-credentialed LCDPs may be denied after the deadline.