Waterman Pediatrics designated as site providing safe, affirming and inclusive care PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Coastal Medical Waterman Pediatrics as the latest provider in its LGBTQ Safe Zone Program. This new site – the first pediatric primary care provider in the program – joins nearly three dozen others statewide […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is announcing today that he has regretfully accepted Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott’s resignation as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). For the next two weeks, Dr. Alexander-Scott will continue to serve as RIDOH’s Director while the Governor conducts a search for new leadership of the Department. “Dr. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by members of his whole of government COVID response team, Governor Dan McKee today announced several initiatives address the staffing capacity issues facing many of our state’s health care facilities. The Governor had previously convened a team within his Administration to focus on solutions to address hospital staffing needs. The group is made […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the recreational advisories at Spectacle Pond in Cranston, Roger Williams Ponds in Providence, and Melville Upper and Lower Ponds in Portsmouth. Two recent surveys conducted at these sites found no evidence of cyanobacteria blooms. The recreational advisories […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, today joined with President Joe Biden at the White House to mark World AIDS Day. “This World AIDS Day, as we remember those lost to this awful disease, we must recommit ourselves to ending the stigma, to ensuring health equity, and leading […]Read More
A new study published by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) underscores the effects of adverse childhood experiences on health outcomes in adulthood among Rhode Islanders. “Health does not start in the doctor’s office. Health starts in the places where we live, learn, work, and play. For this reason, our approach to public health […]Read More
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
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
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
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives Tuesday to urge all his colleagues to support H.R. 2379, the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021, legislation that provides states and localities the funding they depend on to fight the opioid crisis. The House voted to […]Read More
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