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BCBSRI certifies five new LGBTQ Safe Zones

Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, RI (November 4, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has newly certified five organizations as BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone providers. This new group of 11 locations– including primary care, behavioral health, child and family services, and organizations serving individuals who have experienced […]Read More

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BCBSRI 2022 Five-Star Medicare Advantage plans offer $0 benefits and

Enhanced insulin savings program, new in-home daily living assistance, and select $0 tests support Medicare members alongside new plan for Rhode Islanders eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid PROVIDENCE, RI (October 26, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is bringing the value of $0 to Medicare-eligible Rhode Islanders by offering enhanced Medicare Advantage plans […]Read More

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BCBSRI earns highest Star rating possible from the Centers for

BCBSRI Medicare plans stand out for exceptional quality, plan performance and member experience PROVIDENCE, RI (October 8, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)’s 2022 Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans have been rated 5-Stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). BCBSRI is the only Rhode Island health insurer to receive five-out-of-five […]Read More

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$154 Million in Reed-Backed Projects for RI Included in Senate

Reed, one of a dozen Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chairmen, successfully includes Congressionally-directed spending for dozens of key Rhode Island projects in bill making its way through Congress; New federal funding for local projects includes key investments for transportation, economic development, education, health care, and more as Senate Appropriations process moves forward WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate […]Read More

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Ana Brenda Contreras, Carlos Rivera and Roselyn Sánchez to Host

The Biggest Night in Latin Music^® will air live on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 18 Plus, the Official Latin GRAMMY^® After-Party returns to Hakkasan Nightclub MIAMI (OCT. 18, 2021) — The Latin Recording Academy^® today announced that actress, singer and model Ana Brenda Contreras, global musician Carlos Rivera, and internationally renowned actress Roselyn Sánchez will […]Read More

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Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Legislation on College Tuition

Legislation Will Ensure In-State Tuition Regardless of Immigration Status PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Senator Sandra Cano and Representative Grace Diaz, today signed into law legislation (2021-S 990, 2021-H 5238) which will ensure in-state tuition for Rhode Island students regardless of immigration status. The bill signing took place at the Community College of Rhode Island […]Read More