In response to the pandemic, the State of Rhode Island (SORI) implemented a temporary referral waiver for their employees. Effective September 1, 2020, that waiver will be removed, and SORI members will require a referral in order to see a specialist for the lowest applicable copay or coinsurance. This will be for services rendered on or after September 1, 2020. If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact Provider Relations at ProviderRelations@bcbsri.com.