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Health Insurance/Dental Coverage | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

500 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903

Eligibility
RI residents who are not eligible for group sponsored (employer) coverage or federal or state programs (Medicare/Medicaid) can purchase quality health and dental coverage directly from BCBSRI. Health coverage is guaranteed during open enrollment: May 15-June15 for July 1st effective date. Individuals eligible for Medicaid can enroll in BlueCHiP for RIteCare, which covers medically necessary care that members receive from participating doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. BCBSRI offers options for people on Medicare, which includes Plan 65, Blue Medicare RX and BlueCHiP for Medicare.
Hours
Office: Mon-Fri 8:15AM-4:30PM, Walk-in Customer Service: Phone Customer Service: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-8:00PM
800-505-2583
Voice·

Individual Sales (New Business)

888-252-5051
Voice·

TTY

800-637-3718
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Out of State

401-459-1000
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Main Phone

Application process
Call the Toll Free number, or go online to explore your coverage options
Fees
Varies by plan
Service area
Statewide
Blue Cross & Blues Shield of RI (BCBSRI) offers health and dental coverage to Rhode Island-based employers, individuals and families, and people eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
Last assured
03/04/2022
Providing organization
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross & Blues Shield of RI (BCBSRI) offers health and dental coverage to Rhode Island-based employers, individuals and families, and people eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.