CommercialCoverageMedium impact
COVID-19 Vaccine Cost Sharing
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI reminds providers that cost-sharing must be waived for COVID-19 vaccine administration for all fully insured commercial members, per Rhode Island state law. Billing systems must be updated to ensure no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance are collected from members receiving COVID-19 vaccines.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update systems to waive all cost-sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for COVID-19 vaccine administration for BCBSRI fully insured commercial members. Update billing software rules and train front desk staff to not collect payment from these members for vaccine services.