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BCBSRI offers LGBTQ Safe Zone certification
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Aug 15, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI is offering an LGBTQ Safe Zone certification program for healthcare providers. Practices that meet specific criteria can receive certification, a plaque, and listing on BCBSRI's website to identify their office as a safe healthcare space for LGBTQ patients.
Action Required
By August 15, 2023: If interested in LGBTQ Safe Zone certification, practice administrators should review certification criteria at the provided link or contact bcbsrisafezone@bcbsri.org to submit application. This is optional and does not affect billing operations.