Published
February 25, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
Claims are closed. The August 26, 2025 deadline has passed. The court entered final approval on October 14, 2025; the official website does not announce a distribution date.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The August 26, 2025 deadline has passed. The court entered final approval on October 14, 2025; the official website does not announce a distribution date.StatusPayments PendingSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineAugust 26, 2025The filing window has passed.
Settlement Fund$2 millionFinancial terms are governed by the settlement documents.
Potential BenefitUp to $12,300Eligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Aetna’s fertility-treatment coverage requirements discriminated against LGBTQ+ members in certain New York health plans. Aetna denied liability and wrongdoing.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered members of defined categories involving qualifying fertility-treatment claims or precertification requests under covered Aetna plans during the class period.What Benefits Were Available?
Depending on category and documentation, eligible members could receive default benefit payments, common-fund payments, or seek additional covered-care amounts. Some qualifying members could receive up to $12,300 under the described benefit structure.How Claims Were Filed
Required attestations and claim submissions had to be received by August 26, 2025. The filing window is closed.Official information is available at InfertilityInsuranceSettlement.com.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: August 26, 2025• Final approval granted: October 14, 2025
• Payment date: Not announced
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal-fee, expense, and other permitted amounts are governed by the settlement documents and court orders. Those deductions can affect amounts available for eligible claims.Case Information
The matter is Goidel, et al. v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, Case No. 1:21-cv-07619-VSB-VF, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.Official Website: InfertilityInsuranceSettlement.com
Sources
• Official settlement information and court documents: InfertilityInsuranceSettlement.comFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$2 million
Case Title
Goidel, et al. v. Aetna Life Insurance Company
Case Number
1:21-cv-07619-VSB-VF
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Claim Deadline
August 26, 2025 (passed)
Status
Payments Pending
Official Website
InfertilityInsuranceSettlement.com
