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Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $46 million proposed class action settlement to resolve claims that it improperly shared sensitive patient data through third-party tracking tools used on its websites and mobile apps. The settlement, which received preliminary court approval in December 2025, could result in cash payments for up to 13 million current and former members.
The case centers on allegations that, between November 2017 and May 2024, certain online tools transmitted personal and health-related data to outside technology companies without proper patient consent. Kaiser Permanente denies any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
If you were a Kaiser Permanente member during the covered period, you may be eligible for a payment — but you must file a claim to get paid.
Settlement amount: $46 million (with a possible increase up to $47.5 million)
Who’s affected: Up to 13 million current and former Kaiser Permanente members
Estimated payout: Approximately $20–$40 per eligible person
Claim deadline: March 12, 2026
Court status: Preliminary approval granted in December 2025; final approval hearing scheduled for May 7, 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Kaiser Permanente used third-party web tracking technologies on its websites and mobile applications that shared sensitive user data with outside platforms, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter).
According to the complaint, the data allegedly transmitted included:
IP addresses
Medical search terms
Browsing activity on authenticated Kaiser pages
Other personal identifiers
Plaintiffs claimed this sharing occurred without proper consent, potentially violating state privacy and consumer protection laws. Kaiser Permanente disputes these claims but agreed to the settlement to resolve the consolidated litigation.
You may qualify if:
You were a Kaiser Permanente member (current or former), and
You accessed authenticated pages on Kaiser Permanente websites or mobile apps, and
Your access occurred between November 2017 and May 2024, and
You lived in one of the following locations:
California
Colorado
Georgia
Hawaii
Maryland
Oregon
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.
Eligible members are automatically included in the settlement class, but filing a claim is required to receive money.
Payments will be made on a pro rata basis, meaning:
The amount you receive depends on how many people file valid claims, and
How much money remains after court-approved attorneys’ fees, costs, and administrative expenses are deducted.
Based on current estimates, individual payouts are expected to range between $20 and $40, though the final amount could be higher or lower.
To receive a payment, you must submit a valid claim form by March 12, 2026.
Steps to file:
Check your email: Look for a notice from the settlement administrator containing your Settlement Class Member ID.
Visit the official settlement website: Complete the online claim form using your unique ID.
Choose your payment method: Options include direct deposit, Venmo, or a paper check.
Submit before the deadline: Claims must be filed by March 12, 2026.
In most cases, no additional documentation is required beyond your Settlement Class Member ID. The administrator will verify eligibility based on Kaiser Permanente’s records.
If you did not receive an email notice, you can request your unique ID through the settlement website.
Claim submission deadline: March 12, 2026
Opt-out deadline: March 12, 2026
Objection deadline: March 12, 2026
Final fairness hearing: May 7, 2026 (subject to change)
If you take no action:
You will remain part of the settlement class
You will not receive any payment
You will give up the right to sue Kaiser Permanente separately over the same issues
To get paid, filing a claim is required.
No. Kaiser Permanente denies all allegations and states the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing. The company agreed to settle to avoid the burden, expense, and uncertainty of further litigation.
The settlement received preliminary approval from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in December 2025.
A final fairness hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026. If the court grants final approval, payments will be distributed to eligible claimants after processing is complete.
Official settlement website: Kaiser Privacy Breach Settlement
Settlement administrator: Strategic Claims Services, Inc.
Phone: 1-855-783-3816
Mail: Kaiser Privacy Breach Settlement, c/o Strategic Claims Services, Inc., P.O. Box 230, Media, PA 19063
Is this settlement legitimate?
Yes. It was authorized by a federal court and administered by an independent claims administrator.
Is the payout taxable?
Tax treatment can vary. Consider consulting a tax professional.
Can I still sue Kaiser separately?
Not if you remain in the settlement class and do not opt out by the deadline.
When will payments be sent?
Payments are expected after final court approval and claims processing, though an exact date has not yet been announced.
