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Temporary Telemedicine/Telehealth and Telephone Services During the COVID-19 Crisis Policy Extended
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has extended their temporary telemedicine/telehealth and telephone services policy until December 31, 2020, allowing providers to continue offering virtual care services with coverage during the COVID-19 crisis. This extension provides certainty for network providers to maintain telemedicine billing through the end of 2020.
Action Required
By December 31, 2020: Billing team should review the full policy details at the provided link and contact ProviderRelations@bcbsri.org with any claims processing questions. Continue billing telemedicine services as previously authorized under the temporary COVID-19 policy until the extension expires.