Blue Distinction® Specialty Care: Quality You Can Trust

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska makes it easier for members to access high-quality, cost-effective specialty care wherever they live. We partner with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and other health plans nationwide to develop the Blue Distinction^® Specialty Care program.

Why it Matters

Blue Distinction Specialty Care connects patients to trusted, high-quality care for their unique needs.

What it Means

The program recognizes facilities in two tiers:

• Blue Distinction Centers are known for quality care, treatment expertise, and better outcomes.
• Blue Distinction Centers+ deliver the same quality care plus more affordable options.

The program includes certain specialties:

• Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
• Cancer care
• Cardiac care
• Cellular immunotherapy (CAR-T)
• Fertility care
• Gene therapy – ocular disorders
• Knee and hip replacement
• Maternity care
• Spine surgery
• Substance use treatment
• Transplants