CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Behavioral health screening and solutions
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Nov 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI encourages primary care providers to implement universal screening for depression and substance use disorders, with SBIRT model screening being a reimbursable service. The policy provides resources and contact information for connecting patients to behavioral health services including case management programs and specialized pediatric psychiatry consultation.
Action Required
Immediately: Primary care billing teams should verify reimbursement procedures for SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) substance use disorder screening services. Review BCBSRI's preventive services payment policies for commercial and Medicare members to ensure proper billing protocols are in place for behavioral health screening services.