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NCQA Statement: Distribution of Member's Rights and Responsibilities
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Mar 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has updated their NCQA statement regarding member rights and responsibilities that must be observed by all network providers and their staff. This is primarily an informational policy reminder about existing member rights protections with reference to the Participating Provider Administrative Manual for complete details.
Action Required
Review the Participating Provider Administrative Manual to ensure all staff understand member rights and responsibilities requirements. No immediate billing system changes required, but staff should be reminded of proper patient interaction protocols.