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The mental health crisis facing our children
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry·Provider Update
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This is an informational provider update about the children's mental health crisis, not a billing policy change. It discusses the increased need for pediatric mental health services and promotes existing resources like Kids' Link RI and PediPRN consultation services.
Action Required
No billing changes required. Billing teams should be aware of increased pediatric mental health service utilization and ensure familiarity with existing mental health billing procedures for children and adolescents.