Medicare AdvantageCoverageMedium impact
2023 Medicare Advantage benefit changes to improve overall patient care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI announced 2023 Medicare Advantage benefit enhancements including expanded insulin savings ($20 copay for all formulary insulins), generic inhalers moved to Tier 2 with $0 copay, and new benefits like flexible benefit cards for dental/vision/hearing and post-discharge meal delivery. The BlueRI for Duals plan now includes additional OTC allowances and expanded dental coverage including implants.
Action Required
Immediately: Update patient benefit verification processes to reflect new 2023 BCBSRI Medicare Advantage benefits including $20 insulin copays, $0 copay for Tier 2 generic inhalers, and expanded dental coverage. Contact DSNPQuestions@bcbsri.org to obtain the personalized office staff reference guide for real-time benefit verification. Update front desk staff on new flexible benefit card coverage for dental, vision, and hearing services.