Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
October 10 is National Depression Screening Day
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Physician
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI promotes National Depression Screening Day (October 10) and encourages primary care providers to use PHQ-9 for depression screening. The policy outlines depression screening guidelines, treatment approaches, and available behavioral health resources including Beacon Health Options services.
Action Required
Primary care providers should implement annual depression screening using PHQ-9 tool as recommended by USPS Task Force guidelines. For integrated behavioral health services billing to Medicare Advantage members, submit detailed program description to BehavioralHealth@bcbsri.org for approval before billing collaborative care model codes. Contact Sarah Fleury at (401) 459-1384 for depression screening implementation guidance.