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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SETTLEMENT WEBSITE!


SETTLEMENT STATUS

The Court granted final approval to the Settlement on August 9, 2022. On January
26, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals denied an appeal of their
October 25, 2023 decision affirming approval of the Settlement Agreement.
However, some Settlement Class Members who objected to the Settlement have now
appealed the Eleventh Circuit’s decision to the Supreme Court of the United
States. The Settlement cannot become final, and benefits cannot be distributed,
until all appeals are resolved. Please check back in November 2024 for
additional updates.

To check the status of your claim (claims filed online only), click the button
below.

Check Online Claim Status


WHAT IS THIS SETTLEMENT ABOUT?

This settlement, arising from a class action antitrust lawsuit called In re:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation MDL 2406, N.D. Ala. Master File No.
2:13-cv-20000-RDP (the “Settlement”), was reached on behalf of individuals and
companies that purchased or received health insurance provided or administered
by a Blue Cross Blue Shield company. Class Representatives (“Plaintiffs”)
reached a Settlement on October 16, 2020 with the Blue Cross Blue Shield
Association (“BCBSA”) and Settling Individual Blue Plans. BCBSA and Settling
Individual Blue Plans are called “Settling Defendants.”

Plaintiffs allege that Settling Defendants violated antitrust laws by entering
into an agreement not to compete with each other and to limit competition among
themselves in selling health insurance and administrative services for health
insurance. Settling Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing and assert
that their conduct results in lower healthcare costs and greater access to care
for their customers. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Instead,
Plaintiffs and Settling Defendants have agreed to a Settlement to avoid the risk
and cost of further litigation.

If approved by the Court, the Settlement will establish a $2.67 billion
Settlement Fund. Settling Defendants will also agree to make changes in the way
they do business that Plaintiffs believe will increase the opportunities for
competition in the market for health insurance.


WHO IS INCLUDED?

The Court certified two Settlement Classes in this case―a Damages Class and an
Injunctive Relief Class. For more information about these classes, please see
FAQ 7.


HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT?

To receive a payment, you must have filed a claim by November 5, 2021.

The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the
Settlement. Payments will be made if the Court approves the Settlement and after
any appeals are resolved. Please be patient.


YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

Action & Due Date Explanation

FILE A CLAIM

(DAMAGES CLASS ONLY)

November 5, 2021 (Submitted Online or Postmarked) (PASSED)

 * The deadline to file a claim has passed.

ASK TO BE EXCLUDED ("OPT OUT")

Self-Funded Entity Accounts - May 2, 2022 (Postmarked) (PASSED)

All Other Classes - July 28, 2021 (Postmarked) (PASSED)

 * The deadline to exclude yourself from the Damages Class has passed.

OBJECT

Self-Funded Entity Accounts - May 2, 2022 (Postmarked) (PASSED)

All Other Classes - July 28, 2021 (Postmarked) (PASSED)

 * The deadline to object to the Settlement has passed.

ATTEND THE HEARING

October 20-21, 2021 (HELD)

 * The Court considered the fairness of the Settlement.

DO NOTHING

 * Receive no payment.

 * Be bound by the Settlement.

 * Give up your right to sue or continue to sue Settling Defendants for the
   claims in this case.

 

These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the
Notice. The deadlines may be changed, so please check this website for updates
and further details.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Welcome to the official Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement website.

Visit this website often to get the most up-to-date information.

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