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Creation of new “associate” level licenses for Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates and Marriage & Family Therapist Associates

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

BCBSRI is preparing for new associate-level licenses for Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates and Marriage & Family Therapist Associates pending state approval. The insurer will update supervisory protocols once Department of Health regulations allow these new licenses to be issued.

Action Required

Action needed
Monitor for future updates: Watch for BCBSRI notifications about finalized supervisory protocols and billing procedures for new associate-level mental health licenses. No immediate changes required until state regulations are finalized and BCBSRI issues updated guidance.

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