CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Preventive services for commercial members
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Gastroenterology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2022, BCBS Rhode Island now covers colorectal cancer screenings as preventive services without cost-sharing (no copays/deductibles) starting at age 45 instead of the previous age 50. This expands coverage for younger commercial members seeking preventive colorectal cancer screening.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update system settings to ensure colorectal cancer screening claims for commercial BCBS RI members aged 45+ are billed as preventive services (no cost-sharing). Verify patient eligibility shows $0 copay/deductible for these screenings. Update scheduling staff to inform patients aged 45+ that screenings are now covered without cost-sharing.