Networks for large employers

Our broad local, national and international networks provide greater access to care. Our focused network offers cost savings with a coordinated approach to care. 

Search for providers in these networks with the Find a Doctor tool below. Or contact your agent or Blue Cross representative to learn more.

Broad, open-access network

Aware® – Open-access network that includes more than 98 percent of doctors and hospitals in Minnesota.

Broad, statewide network

High Value Network – Cost-saving, statewide network that provides access to quality care at some of the largest healthcare systems in Minnesota.

Focused network

This network must be offered with a specific benefit plan.

Metro MN Network – This accountable care organization (ACO) product features a focused network developed around a care system partner. Available only with the Metro MN ACO plan, this network features access to the full spectrum of Allina Health’s integrated care delivery system and other providers. Included are 29 metro hospitals, over 5,300 primary care providers and over 20,000 specialists.

High-performance network

Blue High Performance NetworkSM — This network was designed not only to deliver quality care at a lower cost, but to accelerate an industry-wide shift toward better outcomes and value through collaboration with providers — to drive change at scale and in a way that only “Blue” can do. Learn about the Blue High Performance Network.

National and international coverage

National: BlueCard® PPO – Access to over 95 percent of providers and 96 percent of hospitals nationwide.

International: Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core – In-network access to primary care providers in more than 180 countries.

Centers of Excellence

Blue Distinction® Specialty Care focuses on hospitals and other healthcare facilities that excel in delivering safe, effective treatment for specialty procedures, such as knee and hip replacements, cardiac care, bariatric (weight loss) surgery and transplants. Hospitals and doctors are nationally recognized through Blue Distinction Centers, with two designations available across eleven areas of specialty care.  Blue Distinction Centers (BDCs) demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results.  A BDC+ designation also demonstrates more affordable care. Only those providers that first meet nationally established, objective quality measures for Blue Distinction Centers will be considered for designation as a BDC+.

Search the networks

You can use our Find a Doctor tool to search for doctors next door or around the world.

Tip: There are three ways to find your network when you're using the search tool:

  • Log in (or register) and the system will know your network
  • Enter the group number shown on your member ID card into the group number field before you search
  • Call the customer service number on the back of your member ID card

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More about networks

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Numbers are subject to change and are reflective of signed contracts as of June 2021.

Blue Distinction Centers (BDC) met overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community. A local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for providers located in its own service area. For details, contact your local Blue Plan. Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable health care. Each provider’s cost of care is evaluated using data from its local Blue Plan. Providers in CA, ID, NY, PA and WA may lie in two local Blue Plans’ areas, resulting in two evaluations for cost of care, and their own local Blue Plans decide whether one or both cost of care evaluation(s) must meet BDC+ national criteria. National criteria for BDC and BDC+ are displayed on www.bcbs.com. Individual outcomes may vary. For details on a provider’s in-network status or your own policy’s coverage, contact your local Blue Plan and ask your provider before making an appointment. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for non-covered charges or other losses or damages resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers. 

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