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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 lawsuit alleged that Blue Cross Blue Shield violated antitrust laws by limiting competition in health insurance markets, resulting in higher premiums and fewer options for customers. Blue Cross Blue Shield denied the allegations, and the matter reached a settlement without a final verdict.

Case overview

Defendant company
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Product or service
Health insurance
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Antitrust
Reported harm
Competition Pricing

Important dates

Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Claim

Participation information

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

Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Claim

The article states that eligible customers needed to file a claim by November 5, 2021, and that customers who did not file by the deadline will not receive a payment.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Deadline passed
Total settlement amount
$2,670,000,000
Amount per claim
$333
Payout
Payments are expected to average about $333 per claim. The article states that approximately $1.9 billion remained available for payout after attorney fees, administration expenses, and other costs.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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