CommercialCoverageHigh impact
Temporary Coronavirus Laboratory Testing payment policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Apr 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI is waiving all member cost share for COVID-19 laboratory testing under their new Temporary Coronavirus Laboratory Testing payment policy. Providers must not collect any copays, deductibles, or coinsurance from BCBSRI members for COVID-19 lab tests.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update system to waive all cost sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for BCBSRI members receiving COVID-19 laboratory testing. Front desk staff must stop collecting patient payments for COVID-19 lab tests from BCBSRI members. Update encounter forms and billing workflows to reflect zero patient responsibility for these services.