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May is Mental Health Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Behavioral Health
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI issued guidance for Mental Health Awareness Month emphasizing depression screening using PHQ-9 in primary care settings and promoting integrated behavioral health services. The policy encourages PCPs to screen all patients annually for depression and provides resources for behavioral health referrals and case management.
Action Required
Primary care providers should implement routine depression screening using PHQ-9 for all patients annually as recommended by USPS Task Force. Consider establishing integrated behavioral health programs by submitting detailed program descriptions to Behavioralhealth@bcbsri.org for reimbursement approval. Utilize BCBSRI behavioral health resources including Clinical Referral Line (1-800-274-2958) and Case Management Program for patient referrals.