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The RIOA 3rd Party Committee is aware of the letter BCBSRI sent to providers earlier this week providing options related to participation in the hardware portion of BCBSRI Medicare Advantage plans.
After receiving an advanced copy of the letter on Friday, we had many questions. We were able to quickly schedule and particpate in a Zoom Meeting on Sunday with BCBSRI.
Follow up to our and RIOA member doctors questions and concerns is expected soon. Blue Cross has promised to develop a FAQ document for distribution.
The 3rd Party Committee remains constantly engaged in this matter and the impact these policies may have on the seniors of our state. We will seek all remedies or clarifications and may, should it be necessary, pursue a legislative fix to ensure our state's seniors have access to their full eyewear benefit with little to no impact on the continuity of care.
The situation remains fluid. If you have a specific question you would like the Committee to ask BCBS, please forward them to RIOA Executive Director Tim Bonin.
Every effort will be made to provide the answers to your questions.
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