Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeLow impact
5-Star SEP in effect NOW!
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Dec 8, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI's Medicare Advantage plans received 5-star CMS ratings, enabling year-round enrollment through a special enrollment period from 12/8/2021 to 11/30/2022. Members can use this 5-Star SEP once during this period, with coverage beginning the month after enrollment.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should inform Medicare-eligible patients that BCBSRI Medicare Advantage enrollment is available year-round through 11/30/2022 using the 5-Star SEP. Direct patients to bcbsri.com/medicare or 1-800-505-BLUE for enrollment. Note that members can only use this SEP once during the enrollment period.