Updated
August 9, 2025
If you worked for Marriott and were charged extra healthcare or insurance fees for smoking or vaping, an investigation is examining whether those surcharges were improper — and you may have a claim.
Marriott Charging Employees Extra Fees for Healthcare
Did Marriott charge you extra fees (or "surcharges") for your healthcare or insurance premium? If so, you might be eligible for significant compensation. An investigation is ongoing into weather Marriott has been improperly charging employees fees on their health insurance policies for smoking or vaping.• Spousal surcharges of $50 - $100 per month have been reported in cases where an employee's spouse has access to coverage through their own employer but chooses to enroll in the employee's plan instead. For example, one employer mentioned implementing a $50 per paycheck surcharge for non-working spouses. Marriott may have also been charging employees a similar paycheck surcharge for employees who smoke or vape nicotine.
• Tobacco use surcharges are common, with employers charging smokers higher premiums. Surcharges of $50-$100 per month have been typical.
• Some employers have implemented surcharges of $50-$100 per month for employees who do not complete certain wellness activities, like getting an annual physical.
Status
Active Investigation
attorneys are reviewing Marriott's employee healthcare surcharges
Claim Deadline
Ongoing
6-year lookback — employees charged 2019 to present may qualify
Estimated Payout
Varies
depends on the surcharges you were charged and any outcome
Proof Required
Yes
your Marriott pay stubs or benefits records showing the surcharge
How Do I Qualify?
The investigation is looking back as far as the last six (6) years. Meaning, if you worked for Marriott at any time between 2019 and now and they charged you extra for your healthcare, you may have a claim and may be owed significant compensation.There is no out-of-pocket cost to join the investigation, and a potential payout to you can be substantial, pending a victory and the court, or the Judge approving.
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