CommercialAdministrativeHigh impact
Providers who move out of state
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Behavioral Health / Facility
Effective date
Oct 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI providers who move out of state must terminate their contracts and cannot bill BCBSRI directly for any services (in-person or telemedicine). Claims must be filed to the local plan where the provider is currently located.
Action Required
Immediately: Any BCBSRI-contracted providers who have moved out of state must terminate their BCBSRI contract and stop filing claims directly to BCBSRI. Redirect all claims to the local BCBS plan in the state where currently practicing. If found practicing out-of-state without terminating, provider will receive 90-day notice to transfer patients to in-network providers.