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Blue Cross Blue Shield Settlement Payments Begin in May 2026
About 6 million claims were filed, and eligible policyholders will receive amounts based on premiums paid and plan type after fees are deducted.
- Payments from the $2.67 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement will begin in May 2026, more than five years after court approval granted the class action case.
- The class action lawsuit alleged Blue Cross Blue Shield limited competition between health insurers, driving up costs for customers; the company denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
- About 6 million claims were filed by the deadline for people covered between February 2008 and October 2020, with approximately $1.9 billion remaining for eligible customers after legal fees.
- The payout method depends on the option chosen when filing a claim in 2021, such as electronic debit card; people will receive no payment if their benefit is less than $5.
- Anyone with questions about the settlement is encouraged to contact the claims administrator at info@BCBSsettlement.com or 681-1142 for assistance with payout details.
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