{"id":30248,"date":"2025-08-12T20:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/?p=30248"},"modified":"2025-08-12T20:40:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:40:21","slug":"lantern-formerly-surgeryplus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/lantern-formerly-surgeryplus\/","title":{"rendered":"Lantern (Formerly SurgeryPlus)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lantern<\/a> is a benefit program offered by some employers to help employees and their families access high-quality, non-emergency surgeries.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031099824{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Think of it like a concierge service for surgery \u2014 handling everything from finding a top-rated doctor to coordinating your travel (if needed). Lantern covers over 1,500 planned surgical procedures, including those in categories like spine, general surgery, orthopedic, ear, nose, and throat, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and injections.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/5″][vc_single_image image=”30362″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right” css=”.vc_custom_1755031109723{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/5″][vc_single_image image=”30364″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1755031117394{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031124870{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The program partners with a nationwide network of carefully selected surgeons and facilities that meet strict quality and safety standards. And here\u2019s the best part: when you use Lantern, your costs could be dramatically reduced \u2014 or even eliminated completely depending on your employer\u2019s plan. This isn\u2019t just a different way to schedule surgery. It\u2019s a better, smarter, more supportive experience from start to finish.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031133022{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/h3>\n

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  • Lower (or No) Out-of-Pocket Costs – One of the biggest perks of Lantern is the cost savings. When you use the program, you may pay little to nothing out of pocket. That means no surprise bills later, and no guessing what your surgery is going to cost. Everything is explained upfront, so you can focus on healing.<\/li>\n
  • Access to High-Quality Surgeons – Lantern doesn’t just partner with any providers. Every surgeon in the network has been vetted for training, experience, and outcomes. So instead of sorting through hundreds of options on your own, you\u2019re matched with a specialist who\u2019s proven to deliver great care.<\/li>\n
  • Full-Service Support – From the first phone call to your post-surgery check-up, Lantern is with you every step of the way. You\u2019ll be assigned a Care Advocate who will schedule appointments, help with paperwork, and even assist with travel arrangements if the best provider isn\u2019t local. It\u2019s like having a personal assistant just for your surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    How to Use Lantern<\/h3>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031166686{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Getting started with Lantern is easy, and your HR team or benefits provider can confirm if it\u2019s part of your plan. Once you\u2019re enrolled, just follow these steps:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/5″][vc_single_image image=”30361″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1755031178733{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031185319{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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    1. Call the Lantern Member Services Line: You\u2019ll speak with a friendly Care Advocate who will walk you through the process and ask a few questions about your needs.<\/li>\n
    2. Get Matched With a Top Surgeon: Based on your procedure and location, you\u2019ll be paired with a high-quality provider. If travel is required, they\u2019ll help you plan that too \u2014 and in most cases, those travel costs are covered!<\/li>\n
    3. Schedule and Prepare: Your Care Advocate will coordinate everything, from the consultation to surgery day and follow-up appointments. You\u2019ll know what to expect every step of the way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031192150{margin-top: 15px !important;}”]If you or a family member has a planned surgery coming up, check with your HR department or benefits provider to see if Lantern is available to you.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031090030{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”] Lantern is a benefit program offered by some employers to help employees and their families access high-quality, non-emergency surgeries. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1755031099824{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Think of it like a concierge service for surgery \u2014 handling everything from finding a top-rated doctor to coordinating your travel (if needed). Lantern covers over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":30365,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[519,248],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2025-october","category-benefit-spotlight"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30248"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30834,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30248\/revisions\/30834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}