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New Lifespan plan coming in January
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI is becoming the insurer for all Lifespan employees effective January 1, 2020. All Blue network participating providers are included in the coverage, with providers assigned to different tiers that can be verified through the BCBSRI Provider Finder tool.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2020: Billing team must verify practice's tier status using the BCBSRI Provider Finder tool. Update patient insurance verification procedures to recognize Lifespan employee coverage under BCBSRI. Front desk staff should confirm Lifespan employee status during scheduling and verify benefits through BCBSRI systems.