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Shining a light on behavioral health and Mental Health Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Update
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI announces 100% coverage for telehealth services including behavioral health visits during COVID-19, with telehealth usage up 300% since March 2020. This is informational about existing coverage rather than announcing new billing changes.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Billing team should verify that behavioral health telehealth claims are being processed at 100% coverage for BCBSRI members and ensure proper telehealth modifier usage for these services.