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New Lifespan plan coming January 1, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Jan 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2020, BCBSRI became the insurer for all Lifespan employees. All Blue network providers are included in coverage, with providers assigned tiers that can be verified through the BCBSRI Provider Finder tool.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2020: Billing team must verify provider tier status using BCBSRI Provider Finder tool for all Lifespan employee patients. Update patient insurance information in billing system to reflect BCBSRI as the new insurer. Ensure proper network participation status is confirmed to avoid claim processing delays.