Medicare AdvantageCoverageHigh impact
New 2020 Medicare Plan Design
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Aug 17, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members will have $0 copays for a wide range of medical and pharmacy services from August 17, 2020 through December 31, 2020 due to COVID-19 public health emergency. This includes primary care visits, mental health services, hospital stays, diagnostic tests, therapies, Part B drugs, prescription medications, and additional OTC benefits.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update systems to reflect $0 copays for BCBSRI Medicare Advantage members for all covered services through December 31, 2020. Use BCBSRI's updated IVR and provider portal to verify benefits before billing. Contact BCBSRI at (401) 274-4848 or 1-800-230-9050 with questions about the changes.