Providers of Distinction
The state of Connecticut has identified providers in Connecticut that meet the highest patient care standards for specific procedures and conditions as “Providers of Distinction”. By completing your care with a designated “Provider of Distinction”, you will receive a cash incentive in the mail.
Find a provider with a proven history of excellence for many common procedures.
Enter your zip code, select “Doctor by Specialty” and type in the procedure from the chart below.
Effective July 1, 2025, some providers will drop from the Providers of Distinction program. To earn an incentive for an eligible procedure after June 30, 2025, your provider must be flagged as a Provider of Distinction in the Find Provider tool.
How it Works
Questions? Contact a Care Coordinator at 833-740-3258.
Incentives by condition or procedure
To earn an incentive, the provider you choose must be listed as a “Provider of Distinction” in the Find Provider tool.
2024-2025 Procedures | Incentive |
---|---|
Colonoscopy | $100 |
Endoscopy | $100 |
Hip Replacement | $500 |
Knee Arthroscopy | $150 |
Knee Replacement and Knee Revision | $500 |
Pregnancy and Delivery (prenatal care)* | $250* |
Spine Pain Management: Spine Care Provider** | $100** |
Spine Pain Management: Comprehensive Spine Program Evaluation** | $100** |
Spine Pain Management: Conservative Treatment Series*** | $200** |
*Incentive rewarded per pregnancy.
**The $100 Spine Pain Management incentive is awarded only once in a lifetime per person, whether earned by visiting a designated Spine Care Provider or completing the Comprehensive Spine Evaluation.
***The $200 Conservative Treatment Series incentive is awarded only once in a lifetime per person.
spine pain management program Options
Locations:
- UConn Health: call 860-679-6662, 8am-4:30pm. Facilities located in Farmington, Simsbury and Southington.
- Trinity Health: call 833-707-7463 Facilities in Enfield, Hartford, Rocky Hill or Waterbury
Enter your zip code, select “Doctor by Specialty” and type in the procedure from the chart below.
The Providers of Distinction Program Ensures Superior Care and an exceptional patient experience.
To view the various components of the provider quality review, CLICK HERE.