Don’t Let Your Health Benefits Expire: A Guide to Year-End Surgery Scheduling

As the year comes to an end, so do many health benefits. If you’ve been putting off a procedure, now may be the perfect time to take action!

Health Insurance Deductibles

A little overview about health insurance: your deductible is the amount you pay out-of-pocket for healthcare before your insurance starts covering costs. For example, if your deductible is $1,000, you’ll pay that amount for covered medical services before your insurance begins to share the bill.

Many people meet their deductible before the end of the year after combining costs of routine appointments, medications and earlier treatments. Once your deductible is met, insurance often covers a larger share (or even all) of the costs for the rest of the year. However, deductibles reset on January 1. 

That means if you’ve already met your deductible for 2025, it could be financially smart to schedule a needed procedure before the calendar flips!

Don’t Miss The Opportunity

Delaying care to 2026 could mean higher out-of-pocket expenses after your deductible resets. Acting now may help you save money while taking care of your health. At Lakewalk Surgery Center, our team makes scheduling simple and convenient. 

We encourage you to:

  • Check your insurance benefits to see if you’ve met your deductible
  • Talk to your doctor about any procedures you’ve been postponing
  • Call Lakewalk Surgery Center to schedule before the year ends: 218-728-0650

Common Outpatient Procedures to Consider

If you’ve been putting these off, now may be the time to schedule:

  • Hernia repair
  • Varicose vein treatment
  • Gallbladder removal
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Shoulder, knee or elbow arthroscopy
  • Other minimally invasive procedures recommended by your doctor

Why Choose an Outpatient Surgery Center?

Lakewalk Surgery Center provides high-quality care in a safe, comfortable and cost-effective setting. Outpatient procedures typically mean:

  • Lower costs compared to hospital-based surgery
  • Shorter stays and quicker recoveries
  • Private patient rooms and minimal wait times
  • High staff-to-patient ratio for personal care

Take the Next Step Today

Your health is important, and so are your benefits. Don’t lose them by not using them. If you’ve met your deductible this year, now’s the time to schedule the care you need.
Contact Lakewalk Surgery Center today using our Contact Form or talk to your healthcare team!