Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care^®

Blue Distinction is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality health care. At the core of the Blue Distinction program are the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care, facilities that are recognized for their distinguished clinical care and processes.

LANL employees and retirees with BCBSNM coverage can use Blue Distinction Centers.

You may be referred by your physician to this specialty care, or you may self-refer by contacting the BCBSNM Health Services Department toll-free at 1-800-325-8334 (select the "Los Alamos National Laboratory" option from the menu).

You are not required to use a Blue Distinction Center for treatment. However, you may be eligible for travel and lodging benefits IF:

• You choose a Blue Distinction Center for Transplants or Congenital Heart Care, AND
• Services are preauthorized by your BCBSNM case manager.

Please call your BCBSNM case manager at 1-800-325-8334 for more information.