
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 an incentive*.
Find a provider with a proven history of excellence for many common procedures.
Enter your zip code or city, and a procedure listed in the chart below to find providers with this designation..
Effective July 1, 2025, the list of providers has been updated for this plan year. 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
- For procedures with a date of service on or before June 30, 2025: About 60 days after your procedure, once insurance processing is complete, you will receive a confirmation letter with instructions on how to receive your reward. Your reward will be issued as a check by Quantum.
- For procedures with a date of service on or after July 1, 2025: Your reward will be issued as a merchant card or prepaid Visa card. Claims may take 90 to 180 days to be processed and verified. You will receive a postcard and email notification once your reward is available to claim.
Questions? Contact a Care Coordinator at 833-740-3258 or review the Frequently Asked Questions.
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.
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 Management: Spine Care Provider** | $100** |
Spine Care Management: Comprehensive Spine Program Evaluation** | $100** |
Spine Care Management: Conservative 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 spine pain management conservative treatment series is also a one-time lifetime maximum.
***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.