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.
How it Works
Questions? Contact a Care Coordinator at 833-740-3258.
Important: As of November 15, 2024, the list of eligible procedures and providers has been updated. If you completed a service with a Provider of Distinction, you would receive a confirmation letter with steps to receive the associated incentive in the mail. It can take up to 90 days for claims to be processed. If you believe you earned an incentive and have not received a letter within 6 months of the date of service, contact a Care Coordinator.
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 Care Provider** | $100** |
Comprehensive Spine Program Evaluation** | $100** |
Comprehensive Spine Treatment Series** | $200** |
*Incentive rewarded once per pregnancy.
**Spine care incentives are awarded once in a lifetime. The $100 spine care incentive is awarded once for a visit with a spine specialist or for completing the Spine Pain Management evaluation. The $200 incentive for the on-site spine pain management conservative treatment series is also a one-time lifetime maximum.
spine pain management program Options
Locations:
- UConn Health: call 860-679-6662, 8am-4:30pm. Facilities located in Farmington, Simsbury, Southington, and Storrs.
- 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.