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Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Cardiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine providers in RI on Medicare Advantage plans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Cardiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine +1 more·Provider Update

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

BCBSRI announces new Medicare Advantage benefits including free monthly grocery delivery through December 2022 and free meal delivery starting 2023 after hospital/SNF stays. Also highlights partnership with Lifespan's Intensive Cardiac Rehab Program for obese diabetic members.

Action Required

Action needed

No immediate billing actions required. This is an informational update about member benefits and programs. Billing teams should be aware that Medicare Advantage members may have access to nutrition programs and meal delivery benefits, but no billing code or authorization changes are specified.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island policies RI policy changes Cardiology Endocrinology Family Medicine Internal Medicine