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Medicare Advantage Vision Hardware Benefit ID Card Reminder

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Optometry·Physician
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members do not receive separate ID cards for vision hardware benefits - their standard BCBSRI Medicare Advantage ID card serves as identification for the 2024 vision hardware allowance. This is a clarification for providers processing vision hardware claims.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Front desk and billing staff should accept standard BCBSRI Medicare Advantage ID cards for vision hardware benefits - do not request separate vision cards. For questions about member vision hardware benefits, call Provider Service Center at (401) 274-4848 or 1-800-230-9050, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.