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Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement

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Blue Cross Blue Shield · Health insurance · Settlement Reached

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About this case

The class action alleges that Blue Cross Blue Shield and affiliated plans violated antitrust laws in connection with the structure and operation of their health insurance businesses. The matter reached a $2.67 billion settlement, with settlement payments scheduled to begin in May 2026.

Case overview

Defendant company
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Product or service
Health insurance
Case name
Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement
Court case number
2:13-cv-20000-RDP
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Antitrust
Reported harm
Competition Pricing

Important dates

Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement claims

Participation information

Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.

Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement claims

The settlement covered individuals and insured groups with Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage from February 7, 2008, through October 16, 2020, and self-funded accounts with coverage from September 1, 2016, through October 16, 2020. Claims had to be filed by November 5, 2021.

No new claims can be filed because the claim deadline has passed.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Deadline passed
Total settlement amount
$2,670,000,000
Amount per claim
$333
Payout
Settlement payments were scheduled to begin in May 2026; individual payment amounts are not specified.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear
Official settlement information

Damages Class Settlement Claims

Individuals who received coverage under a Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plan between February 2008 and October 2020 may be included in the damages class. Payments are being distributed to subscribers who filed claims.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Unknown
Total settlement amount
$2,670,000,000
Payout
Approximately $1.9 billion is allocated for reimbursements to subscribers who filed claims.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

Settlement claim process

People covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield between February 2008 and October 2020 were eligible to file claims. The article states that the claim deadline was in November 2021 and that approximately six million claims were filed.

No new claims may be filed based on the stated November 2021 deadline. Payments for approved claims are scheduled to be distributed beginning in May 2026, with amounts based in part on premiums paid and whether the plan was fully insured or self-funded.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Closed
Total settlement amount
$2,670,000,000
Payout
Approximately $1.9 billion is expected to remain for eligible customers after legal and administrative fees. Payment amounts vary based on factors including premiums paid and plan type; amounts calculated below $5 will not be paid.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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