Who is affected by this change?

This affects Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Psychiatry providers in RI on Commercial plans.

When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jan 1, 2025.

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LCDP update

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Physician / Facility

Effective date

Jan 1, 2025

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

BCBSRI is changing from facility-based contracting to individual credentialing for Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselors (LCDPs) in behavioral health. All LCDPs must be individually credentialed by February 1, 2025, instead of billing under facility contracts.

Action Required

Action needed

By February 1, 2025: All LCDPs providing behavioral health services must complete individual credentialing with BCBSRI. Practice administrators should immediately begin the credentialing process for all employed LCDPs through the BCBSRI provider portal. Update billing systems to reflect individual LCDP provider numbers instead of facility billing. Failure to complete individual credentialing by the deadline will result in claim denials for LCDP services.

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