CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Extension of telemedicine policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Mar 18, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has extended their temporary telemedicine policy, which was originally effective March 18, 2020, through December 31, 2020. This continues coverage for telemedicine, telehealth, and telephone services during the COVID-19 crisis.
Action Required
By December 31, 2020: Billing team should review the full telemedicine policy details at the provided link to ensure compliance with current telehealth billing requirements. Contact ProviderRelations@bcbsri.org for any claims processing questions related to telemedicine services.