In response to the pandemic, the State of Rhode Island (SORI) implemented a temporary referral waiver for their employees. Effective 1 de setembro, 2020, that waiver will be removed, and SORI members will require a referral in order to see a specialist for the lowest applicable copay or coinsurance. This will be for services rendered on or after 1 de setembro, 2020. If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact Provider Relations at ProviderRelations@bcbsri.com.