BCBSRI encourages its participating providers to collaborate with us in supporting our LGBTQ communities through our Safe Zone certification program. Our goal is to help identify safe healthcare spaces with protections against discrimination and differential treatment, as well as inclusive policies and procedures.

BCBSRI welcomes all healthcare provider sites, including specialist offices and facilities, to pursue LGBTQ Safe Zone certification.

Healthcare settings that meet specific criteria are designated as LGBTQ Safe Zones and receive BCBSRI identification, including a customized plaque and a window cling to mark your office as a Safe Zone. Certified Safe Zones are listed on our website and shared through various member communications.

We invite you to consider having your practice site certified as an LGBTQ Safe Zone. To learn more about how to become a certified Safe Zone provider, please click here, or contact bcbsrisafezone@bcbsri.org. The deadline for the next round of applications is August 15.