About Lantern

Lantern is a supplemental benefit for non-emergency surgeries that provides high-quality care, concierge-level member service, and lower costs. It is available to those enrolled in one of the CEBT EPO, PPO, or HDHP medical plans.

Lantern has identified the nation’s highest-quality surgeons based on the following:

Board Certification, Specialty Training Requirements, Procedure Volume Requirements, State Sanctions Check, Medical Malpractice Claims Review, Criminal Background Checks, CMS Quality Requirements (Hospital Only), Monthly Network Monitoring

You Can Save Money!

• When you use Lantern, CEBT will potentially waive your Out-of-Pocket costs (i.e. coinsurance and/or deductible on PPO plans, or copay on EPO plans). Rest easy knowing you can afford the surgery you need
• HDHP Plans will require a reduced deductible to be met first
• Kaiser plans are not eligible

Lantern Care Advocates

Lantern Care Advocates are your connection to the Lantern benefit. They help you find a great doctor for your procedure, schedule your procedure appointments, make travel reservations (if travel is required), transfer your medical records, and coordinate all your surgery bills.

Through the planning process, you will work with the same Care Advocate. Your Lantern Care Advocate will provide you with one-on-one, personalized help each step of the way. 

Travel Benefit

Your Lantern benefit will also help pay for necessary travel associated with the covered procedure. The specific travel benefit depends on the procedure, the provider, and the distance between the provider and a member's residence. For procedures requiring inpatient admission or overnight recovery, the travel benefit covers the patient and one companion for a limited amount of time. Only travel arrangements made through your Care Advocate are eligible for coverage under the SurgeryPlus benefit.