The State Health Plan has launched a new partnership to offer some surgeries to members free of charge.

Launched on October 20, the Lantern program provides active state employees and non-Medicare retiree plan members with access to free elective surgeries (orthopedics and bariatrics) from providers across the state, including travel and lodging coverage when necessary. You can learn more about the program, including covered procedures and travel benefits, by visiting this link.

SEANC is hosting Town Hall events to help members get the answers they need about the program. State Health Plan Executive Administrator Thomas Friedman, SEANC staff, and Lantern Care representatives will be on hand to answer your questions.

The first event is planned for Wednesday via Zoom. To register, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I4WxCrPASQejPB3voYkBQg#/registration

On Thursday, we will host the first in-person forum at Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton at 6:30 p.m. Please make plans to attend! We are also planning forums in the Raleigh area and in the East.