In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation MDL 2406: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Settling Individual Blue Plans class action settlement
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Settling Individual Blue Plans class action settlement has closed and is no longer accepting claims. Who it covered: Individuals and companies that purchased or received health insurance provided or administered by a Blue Cross Blue Shield company, divided into a Damages Class and an Injunctive Relief Class. A $2.67 billion Settlement Fund was established. Payments are being distributed to Damages Class Members who filed valid claims by November 5, 2021, with initial distribution starting May 11, 2026. Individual payment amounts depend on claim details. The deadline to file a claim was November 5, 2021, and it has passed.
This class action antitrust lawsuit alleges that Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and its member plans violated antitrust laws by agreeing not to compete with each other and to limit competition in the sale of health insurance and administrative services. The defendants deny all wrongdoing. The parties reached a $2.67 billion settlement on October 16, 2020 to avoid further litigation.
The facts
| Claim deadline | November 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Court | N.D. Ala. |
| Docket number | 2:13-cv-20000-RDP |
| Administrator | JND |
| Status | Closed, no longer accepting claims |
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Settling Individual Blue Plans settlement?
Individuals and companies that purchased or received health insurance provided or administered by a Blue Cross Blue Shield company, divided into a Damages Class and an Injunctive Relief Class.
How much money will I get?
A $2.67 billion Settlement Fund was established. Payments are being distributed to Damages Class Members who filed valid claims by November 5, 2021, with initial distribution starting May 11, 2026. Individual payment amounts depend on claim details. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
The deadline to file a claim was November 5, 2021, and it has passed. This settlement is no longer accepting claims.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Settling Individual Blue Plans settlement legitimate?
This settlement is administered by JND, a court appointed claims administrator. It is docketed as 2:13-cv-20000-RDP in the N.D. Ala., which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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