CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Extension of telemedicine policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Oct 15, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island extended their telemedicine policy through December 31, 2020, but added member cost-sharing requirements for employees of four specific self-funded groups (AmWins, Encore, AstroNova, ATW) effective October 15, 2020. Providers can now bill these members their contractual cost-share for telemedicine services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update patient eligibility verification to identify employees of AmWins, Encore, AstroNova, and ATW self-funded groups. Update billing system to collect member cost-share from these patients for telemedicine services. Train front desk staff to inform these patients of cost-sharing responsibility before services.