https://www.facebook.com/LPRNEWS/videos/315135669592283 Lifespan is currently providing COVID-19 mobile testing opportunities that target high-risk populations including persons with disabilities, the elderly, and Black and Latinx individuals. The Lifespan Community Health Institute is leading this effort, and providing the mobile testing opportunities in partnership with community organizations including : the Providence Housing Authority, the Central Falls Housing Authority, […]readmore
By Kim Keck It seems almost surreal that just five months ago, telemedicine was still widely considered a “nice to have” and not a “need to have.” As soon as the coronavirus pandemic hit Rhode Island with full force, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island quickly made the decision to provide coverage for […]readmore
Algunos negocios reciben puntajes perfectos; otros reciben órdenes de cumplimiento De acuerdo con el grupo encargado de hacer cumplir las regulaciones del COVID-19, más de 250 negocios s en sectores de salud, hospedaje y minoristas, recibieron puntuaciones perfectas en sus inspecciones. El grupo es parte de una colaboración entre el Departamento de Salud de Rhode […]readmore
Action builds on $13.8 million in medical premium relief Blue Cross announced in June PROVIDENCE, RI (August 20, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) announced today that it will provide an additional $11 million in medical and dental premium relief to its fully insured large group and small group customers, as […]readmore
Includes $0 copays for a number of services and prescription drugs; $0 telehealth visits PROVIDENCE, RI (August 11, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), the leading choice for Medicare eligible adults in Rhode Island, has taken additional steps to help Medicare Advantage members access the care they need during the COVID-19 […]readmore
By VOA News The number of COVID-19 cases around the world continues its steady climb with more than 19.1 million infections, according to Johns Hopkins University. The U.S. continues to have more cases than any place else with nearly 4.9 million, followed by Brazil with 2.9 million and India with two million. According to Johns Hopkins University, there were more than […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (July 21, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has awarded Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Rhode Island a grant of $75,000. The funds will support LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund, which provides funding, training, resources and technical assistance in an effort to strengthen the operations of community development corporations […]readmore
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has filed proposed 2021 rates with the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) for small and large group customers, and for the individual market. If approved, the proposed rates will result in average premium increases of 2.0 percent for small group employers, 5.2 percent for […]readmore
Mark Thomas, BCBSRI Group Medicare account executive If you’ve been a Rhode Islander for a number of years, or have owned a business here, then chances are you already know about one of our local employers’ favorite health plans: HealthMate Coast-to-Coast, from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI). HealthMate has always offered […]readmore