BCBSRI is taking additional steps to support its individual and group Medicare Advantage (MA) members during the COVID-19 crisis. Effective for dates of service between August 17 and December 31, 2020, BCBSRI individual and group MA members will have a $0 copay for the following services due to the public health emergency associated with COVID-19:

Medical

• $0 primary care provider copays – now across all MA plans
• $0 mental health/substance use disorder copays
• $0 inpatient hospital, mental health, and observation stays
• $0 diagnostic labs, X-rays, and imaging – now across all MA plans
• $0 physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
• $0 pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation
• $0 Part B infusion and injection drugs
   
  Pharmacy

• $0 Tier 1 prescription copays – now across all MA plans
• $0 most insulin drugs*
• $0 most inhalers*
• $0 dementia drugs
• An additional $100 of over-the-counter (OTC) benefit for the 4th quarter (December 31st)
   
  Updated ID cards reflecting the changes noted above will not be issued. We have updated our IVR and provider portal to reflect the August 1, 2020 changes, and we encourage providers to use these tools to verify benefits.
   
  If you have any questions related to these changes, please contact our Physician & Provider service center at (401) 274-4848 or 1-800-230-9050 for out-of-state providers.
   
  *Please ask your pharmacy or provider if your drug qualifies