MyChart Class Action Lawsuit Payout: How to Claim Your Settlement Before October 8, 2025!

MyChart Class Action Lawsuit Payout: How to Claim Your Settlement Before October 8, 2025!

People who have used the BJC’s MyChart patient portal during June 2017 and August 2022 have a chance to receive the cash payment under the MyChart class action settlement. The deadline to claim the settlement payout is 08 October 2025; you can learn the full settlement details here. 

MyChart Class Action Lawsuit Payout

The class action lawsuit was filed against the BJC Health System d/b/a BJC Healthcare over the patients’ privacy issues who use the BJC MyChart patient portal. The federal court granted preliminary approval for the MyChart class action settlement of $5.5 million in May 2025. 

Under the settlement, class members who have a valid claim form can receive the cash payment of $35 based on the equal distribution of the fund. However, if the fund is not enough to cover the compensation for all the claimants, the settlement fund can be increased to $9,25 million. 

So, a class member who wishes to receive the payout up to $35 must file the claim form before the deadline of 08 October 2025, and if you wish to opt out of the settlement, you may file the respective form before the same deadline. 

Important Dates of the MyChart Class Action Settlement

MyChart Settlement Event Important Dates
Class Period June 2017 to August 2022
Claim Deadline08 October 2025
Opt Out/ Exclude 08 October 2025
Final Approval Hearing16 October 2025

Who will receive the MyChart Class Action Lawsuit payout?

If you wish to check if you are a class member of the MyChart class action settlement, check the eligibility conditions below:

  • You must be a user of the BJC’s MyChart patient portal during the class period.

Excluded:

  • The parents, subsidiaries, officers, or BJC affiliates or employees or officers are excluded from the settlement. 
  • The judge or judicial staff related to the settlement and their immediate family members cannot file the claim. 

How will the settlement fund be distributed?

According to the settlement agreement, the class members will receive the payout from the net settlement fund, which is determined from the settlement fund of $5.5 million after the following expenses are paid:

  • Attorney Fees of $3 million
  • $15000 to each class representative 
  • Settlement Administration expenses

The court will approve the attorney fees, class representative award, or other expenses from the settlement fund during the final approval, so the amount for the payout can be changed. 

If the number of claims filed exceeds the settlement fund, even after adding more, the fund will be increased to $9.25 million, and the payout for the individuals can be reduced from $35. 

How can you claim the BJC Healthcare privacy class action payout?

If you wish to file the claim for the BJC MyChart privacy claim form, you can file it in the following ways:

  • Online: 
  • Visit the official settlement website at https://www.bjcprivacysettlement.com/
  • Next, click the “Make a claim” option and read the instructions mentioned in the online file option. 
  • Next, you will need your Unique ID and PIN that you received through the settlement notice to log in.
  • Once you log in to the settlement portal, you can access the claim form, where you have to enter your name, city, Unique ID, and cash payment method. 
  • Once you enter all the information, you can submit the claim form, and remember to get the printed version of your claim form.
  • Mail: You can print the MyChart settlement claim form from the official website and send the filled-out form to the following address:
  • BJC Privacy Settlement Administrator 
  • PO Box 2600
  • Portland, OR 97208-2600

When can you expect the BJC privacy settlement payout?

The final approval hearing for the BJC MyChart Privacy class action settlement was set on 16 October 2025 at 1:30 PM. The court will make a decision on the fairness of the settlement fund distribution, so if the court grants approval, the administrator will begin its work of distribution. 

According to the class action, the typical timeline is that you can expect your payout in 90 to 180 days after the final approval if no one appeals against the court decision. The class members with a digital payment method will receive the payment early; hence, remember to select digital payment methods.

The BJC MyChart class action settlement has reached the preliminary approval stage, the claim process has begun, and is nearing the deadline, so if you used the MyChart patient portal, please file the claim form before the deadline, 08 October 2025. 

1 thought on “MyChart Class Action Lawsuit Payout: How to Claim Your Settlement Before October 8, 2025!”

  1. I have MyChart, but I don’t know if it is a BJC My Chart.. I am in Illinois. I never received anyth Unique ID or PIN that I remember. How do I find out if I am part of this

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