Select your medical plan provider below to access your surgical care coverage information.
Specialty Surgical Care for BCBSTX Plan Members
For planned, non-emergency surgeries, Lantern (formerly SurgeryPlus) provides a personalized concierge experience through a dedicated Care Advocate as well as access to quality care through a network of credentialed health care providers. By using the program, you may be able to save money through reduced financial responsibility.
When you need to plan a surgery, make Lantern your first call: 855-200-2099.
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Eligibility
Lantern Surgical Care Coverage is a supplemental benefit offered at no additional cost to Michaels Team Members enrolled in a BCBSTX medical plan.
What's Covered
Lantern covers the most expensive costs associated with surgery, so you’ll pay less for your procedure. Your coverage includes:
- Dedicated support and guidance
- Access to our network of thousands of highly qualified and carefully selected surgeons
- Consults and appointments with your Lantern surgeon
- Anesthesia, procedure and facility (hospital) fees
Covered Surgical Procedures
- Knee
- Hip
- Shoulder
- Foot & Ankle
- Wrist & Elbow
- Spine
- General Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- GYN
- Bariatric
- Cardiac
- ENT
Coinsurance & Travel Coverage
Michaels waives your coinsurance for your surgical procedure and travel is covered for you and a companion, as needed.
For more information, including a complete list of available surgeries offered under the Lantern benefit, log in to the Lantern portal or call 855-200-2099 to speak with a Care Advocate.
Surgeon Quality
With Lantern, you have access to the Surgeons of Excellence Network. All Lantern surgeons are:
- Licensed
- Board certified
- Saving money on healthcare
- Screened for malpractice, sanctions, and criminal records
- Fellowship trained
Full-Service Concierge
Lantern provides access to a dedicated Care Advocate throughout your health care journey. This full-service concierge will help you:
- Locate the best-fitting Surgeon of Excellence
- Schedule timely appointments
- Coordinate transfer medical records
- Schedule follow-up as necessary
Call 855-200-2099 to speak with a Care Advocate today.
Transparency in Coverage Information
If you would like would like to see pricing information for covered items and services for Lantern network provider rates, follow this link: Provider Pricing Transparency. This link is being provided to you as a fulfillment of our requirement to you to provide transparent pricing information, effective July 1, 2022.
Get Started
To learn more about what’s covered under your Lantern benefit, log in to the Lantern portal.
Contact Your Provider
Lantern
Specialty Surgical Care for Imagine360 Plan Members
For planned surgeries and specialty care, you and your covered family members (ages 18+) have access to Carrum Health as part of your Imagine360 medical plan. While Imagine360 manages your day-to-day healthcare and network, Carrum Health connects you with top-tier specialists and dedicated support for specific, eligible procedures.
When you use Carrum Health, you’ll receive:
- Better Health Outcomes: Care designed to help you recover, feel better, and get back to everyday life.
- Top-Quality Care: Care from top-rated doctors, experts, and trusted facilities across the country.
- Dedicate Care Support: A care specialist guides you through planning and paperwork, so you can focus on your health.
Carrum Health Surgical Care Coverage is a supplemental benefit offered at no additional cost to Michaels Team Members enrolled in the Imagine360 medical plan.
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What Carrum Health Can Help With
- Hip, knee, and shoulder
- Neck and back care
- Heart surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Cancer care
- Addiction treatment
- Weight loss surgery
- And more
World-Class Care
We work with the top 10% of surgeons and specialists nationwide. With advanced training and a commitment to the latest medical research, they focus on providing only the care you truly need to recover.
Support Every Step of the Way
If you are referred by Imagine360 for an eligible procedure, a dedicated Carrum care specialist will guide you through each step of your specialty care journey—from planning and preparation to paperwork and recovery.
Your Carrum care specialist can help you:
- Understand your benefit and what’s covered
- Explore top-quality surgeons, cancer, GI, and addiction specialists
- Coordinate medical records and appointments
- Prepare for care and recovery
Standard member cost-sharing applies under your health plan. Per IRS rules, a portion of any covered travel expenses will be reported as taxable income to the covered member.
Get Started
Contact Your Provider
Carrum Health
This benefit is not available for Kaiser medical plan members.