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Update to Supervisory Protocol Policy: Physician Assistants
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI expanded their Supervisory Protocol Policy to include Physician Assistants working towards behavioral health specialization. Effective July 1, 2024, these PAs can render services under supervision of either a PA-BH or licensed psychiatrist in behavioral health settings.
Action Required
By July 1, 2024: Billing team must review current PA supervision arrangements in behavioral health. For PAs working towards behavioral health specialization, verify they are supervised by either a PA-BH or licensed psychiatrist. Contact Behavioralhealth@bcbsri.org to submit Supervisory Protocol documentation if applicable. Update provider credentialing files to reflect new supervision options.