Find Specialty Surgical Care
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.
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