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Introducing Lantern: personalized support for your planned surgery

Curative has partnered with Lantern to give you a simpler, more supportive way to plan any non-emergency, planned surgery. Lantern connects members with high-quality surgical providers, offers one-on-one guidance, and helps coordinate your care from start to finish. Lantern is an additional benefit available to eligible Curative members and does not replace or change any benefits provided under your Curative health plan. You’ll also receive a cash reward from Curative when you complete your procedure through Lantern.

How it works

  • Connect with Lantern

    You can learn about the benefit from Lantern or your Curative Care Navigator, but to use your benefit for any planned, non-emergency surgery, contact Lantern at (855) 210-5283.

  • Get personalized guidance

    A Lantern Care Advocate will walk you through high-quality surgical options, help compare facilities, and support scheduling and preparation.

  • Complete your procedure & earn a reward

    When your procedure is completed at a Lantern-recommended provider, you’ll receive a cash reward.

Who is eligible?

Eligible members

  • Members living in Texas, Florida, or Georgia

  • Members living outside Texas, Florida, or Georgia who are on the Curative Wrap Network

Not eligible

You are not eligible for Lantern if any one of the following applies:

  • Members of certain Florida-based employer groups

  • Members living outside Texas, Florida, Georgia who are on the Cigna Healthcare PPO network

  • You are an employee of Stellar Bank, Menninger Clinic, or CallRevu

How to check: Check your Curative member ID card or member portal to confirm your network. If you’d like to confirm your eligibility, please contact Lantern or your Curative Care Navigator.

Why it matters for you

With Lantern, you get:
  • A guided, concierge-style experience

  • Confidence in choosing the right place for your surgery

  • Help coordinating appointments and logistics

  • Zero added cost—part of your Curative benefits

  • A cash reward for completing your surgery through Lantern

Lantern is here to help you make informed choices and feel supported every step of the way.

What Lantern can help with

Lantern supports a wide range of planned procedures, including:
  • Bariatrics

  • Spine

  • Orthopedic

  • Joint

  • Ear, Nose & Throat

  • Cardiac

  • Gynecology

  • General Surgery

  • Gastrointestinal

  • Spine & Ortho Injections

  • Urology

If you’re unsure whether your procedure is covered, Lantern can help you determine if it's eligible. If it’s not eligible, they’ll connect you with Curative Member Services for next-step guidance.

Get rewarded for completing your procedure through Lantern

Refer to your benefit booklet for program details.
  • Procedure: Gastroenterology (GI), Pain Management, Minor General Surgery, Urology | Reward Amount: $500

  • Procedure: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Hernia, Gallbladder, Thyroid, Bariatric | Reward Amount: $1,500

  • Procedure: Joint Replacement & Revision, Cardiac, Gynecology (GYN), Orthopedic | Reward Amount: $5,000

  • Procedure: Spine | Reward Amount: $10,000

Lantern frequently asked questions

Contact Lantern

If you have questions about your benefit or need a planned procedure, contact Lantern.

Contact Curative

For general benefit questions, contact your Care Navigator.