Medicare AdvantageCoverageHigh impact
Extended $0 Medicare benefits for 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Aug 17, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI is extending $0 copays for Medicare Advantage members through December 31, 2020 for COVID-19 relief. This includes $0 copays for primary care visits, mental health services, inpatient stays, diagnostic tests, therapies, Part B drugs, and various prescription medications.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify $0 copays are applied for BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members for dates of service August 17 - December 31, 2020. Use BCBSRI IVR or provider portal to verify benefits since updated ID cards will not be issued. Contact (401) 274-4848 for questions about copay waivers.