Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. has agreed to a settlement of up to $47.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it used third-party web tracking tools (including Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) on its websites and mobile apps, potentially sharing members’ private health information without proper consent.
⚠️ Status Update (March 31, 2026): The claim filing deadline was March 12, 2026 (now passed). The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026. If you submitted a claim before the deadline, your payment is expected around September 2026.
Kaiser Privacy Breach Settlement — Overview
| Settlement Amount | $46M (may increase to $47.5M) |
| Company | Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. |
| Reason for Lawsuit | Alleged privacy violations using web tracking tools on Kaiser Permanente websites and apps |
| Eligible Members | Kaiser Permanente members who accessed authenticated pages (Nov 2017 – May 2024) |
| Eligible States | CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, OR, VA, WA, and Washington DC |
| Claim Deadline | March 12, 2026 ⚠️ (now passed) |
| Final Approval Hearing | May 7, 2026 |
| Estimated Payout Per Person | ~$20–$40 (pro-rata) |
| Net Distribution Fund | ~$26.9M–$27.6M (after deductions) |
| Expected Payout Date | ~September 2026 |
| Settlement Website | kaiserprivacysettlement.com |
Who Was Eligible?
You were eligible to file a claim if you:
- Were a Kaiser Permanente member in CA, CO, GA, HI, MD, OR, VA, WA, or Washington DC
- Accessed authenticated pages of the Kaiser Permanente website or mobile app between November 2017 and May 2024
- Received a settlement notice email with a Class Member Unique ID
How Much Will Be Paid Out?
The net settlement fund available for distribution (after deductions below) is approximately $26.9M–$27.6M:
- Attorney fees: Up to $15,675,000
- Litigation costs: Up to $900,000
- Service awards for plaintiffs: Up to $40,000
- Administration costs: $1.7M–$2.4M
Individual payments depend on the total number of valid claims filed. The estimated range is:
- If ~1.38 million claims filed: approximately $20 per person
- If ~690,000 claims filed: approximately $40 per person
Settlement Timeline
- ✅ Claim deadline: March 12, 2026 (passed)
- Final Approval Hearing: May 7, 2026
- Expected final approval: June 2026
- Expected payout distribution: ~September 2026 (within 90 days of final approval)
If you submitted a valid claim before March 12, 2026, no further action is needed. Monitor kaiserprivacysettlement.com for approval and payment updates.