Castlight
Find high quality and affordable doctors
Wouldn't it be great if you could easily compare prices and read patient reviews for doctors and medical services? Now you can. See a demo of Castlight.
Castlight is a free service for Purdue employees and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners and adult dependents who are covered on a Purdue medical plan.
Castlight helps you find a high-quality doctor at an affordable price before you make an appointment. With Castlight you can:
- Compare nearby doctors and medical facilities based on the price you'll pay and quality of care. See demo.
- See personalized cost estimates based on your location, health plan, and whether you’ve paid your deductible. See demo.
- Review step-by-step explanations of past medical spending so you know how much you paid and why. See demo.
Why Use Castlight?
Prices for medical services vary a lot. It may surprise you, but prices for medical services can be different depending on where you go. Out-of-pocket costs for a standard office visit can range from $80 to $250. For other types of visits, lab tests, and x-rays, the range can be even larger. Frequently you can find exactly the same service for a lower price without any difference in the quality of care.
Better care doesn't have to be expensive care. Prices for medical services have almost nothing to do with a doctor's education, years of experience or skill. A high price could mean that the doctor belongs to a large group or hospital that was able to set a high price with the insurance carrier.
Castlight is your one-stop shop to manage your health care budget.
Additional Resources
Lots of resources are available to help you get started with Castlight. You can attend a Claim Your Castlight Account session, read the Frequently Asked Questions or just call a Castlight Guide for help.
Castlight Guides are dedicated experts who are able to provide full access to the Castlight service over the telephone. You can reach a Castlight Guide by calling toll-free 888-272-9572, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET.