If you worked for Nordstrom since 2021 and were charged a health-insurance surcharge for smoking or vaping, you may have a claim — here is what the investigation covers and who may qualify.
Investigation · Allegations Only
This page describes an investigation into alleged health-insurance surcharge practices. The statements below are unproven allegations, and this page is informational, not legal advice. Eligibility and any recovery would depend on the facts of an individual case.
Nordstrom Charging Employees Extra Fees for Healthcare
Did Nordstrom 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 Nordstrom has been improperly charging employees fees on their health insurance policies for smoking or vaping. The various types of surcharges companies may have charged you for include:• Nicotine
• Wellness
• Vaccines
• Other Fees
• Spousal surcharges of around $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. Nordstrom 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.
What This Investigation Covered
The investigation looked back as far as three (3) years — covering people who worked for Nordstrom between 2021 and the investigation period and were charged extra for their healthcare.This investigation is no longer accepting submissions. See the notice below for the current status and other steps you may consider.
This Investigation Is No Longer Accepting Submissions
OpenClassActions is no longer collecting submissions for this investigation, and there is no settlement or public claim form at this time. This page remains online for reference.
If you believe you were affected, you may still be able to pursue a claim by speaking with a licensed attorney of your choosing. You can also browse our open class action settlements and active investigations to see what is currently accepting claims.
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