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Access to urgent appointments for behavioral health needs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Dec 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has established dedicated urgent appointment time slots exclusively for their members seeking 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 have access to dedicated urgent behavioral health appointment slots and can assist members by directing them to call providers directly or contact BCBSRI Behavioral Health Case Management for appointment scheduling assistance.