CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Infertility services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · OB-GYN, Endocrinology, Oncology +1 more·Physician / Facility
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting in 2020, BCBSRI will cover storage fees for eggs and sperm for members who are not currently in active infertility treatment and not undergoing medical treatment that may cause infertility. Storage fees for members in active treatment or undergoing potentially sterilizing treatment will continue to be non-covered.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify member eligibility before billing for egg/sperm storage services. Confirm patient is not in active infertility treatment and not undergoing medical treatment that may cause infertility before submitting claims for storage fees. Update billing procedures to include eligibility verification for reproductive storage services.