People who used Allina Health's websites or patient portal between September 16, 2018 and May 11, 2026 may qualify to claim a pro rata cash payment from the $12.5 million tracking pixel class action settlement. Claims close September 8, 2026, and the Notice ID plus a last name are required to file.
What Is the Allina Health Pixel Settlement About?
Allina Health System has agreed to a $12,500,000 class action settlement to resolve claims that it used tracking pixels on its websites and webpages, which allegedly caused certain personal and health-related information of website visitors to be disclosed to third parties. The case is captioned Ahlers, et al. v. Allina Health System, Case No. 0:24-cv-03674-SRN-ECW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.The lawsuit alleges that because Allina implemented pixels on its websites — the technology often used for analytics and advertising — personal and health-related information of individuals who visited those pages may have been shared with third parties in violation of class members' privacy, among other things. Allina Health System denies these allegations. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing, and the Court has not determined that Allina did anything wrong.
What changed recently: On September 24, 2026, Judge Susan Richard Nelson signed an order granting final approval of the settlement and granting Class Counsel's motion for attorney fees and class representative awards, and judgment was entered the same day, according to the court docket. The claim deadline was September 8, 2026. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the expense, delay, and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Who Is Allina Health System?
Allina Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It operates hospitals, clinics, and specialty care facilities and provides online services to patients through its websites, including a patient portal, online bill payment, and appointment scheduling. Because so many patients interacted with Allina through these online tools, the settlement class is broad and covers a roughly seven-and-a-half-year window of website use.Free settlement alerts
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Who Qualifies for the Allina Health Settlement?
The settlement class is divided into two groups, both covering the period from September 16, 2018 through May 11, 2026:• Group 1: Individuals who were portal users, non-portal bill pay users, or non-portal scheduling users of Allina's websites during the class period.
• Group 2: Individuals who were non-portal, non-bill-pay, and non-scheduling patients during the class period.
You received a notice because Allina's records indicate you fit one of these descriptions. The settlement class excludes Allina and its officers and directors, anyone who timely and validly opts out, and the judge and magistrate assigned to the case.
How Much Can You Get From the Allina Settlement?
Allina agreed to pay $12,500,000, split into two funds: $10,303,098 for the Group 1 Settlement Fund and $2,196,902 for the Group 2 Settlement Fund. Class Counsel's attorneys' fees and expenses, service awards, and notice and administration costs are paid 82.42% from the Group 1 fund and 17.58% from the Group 2 fund.Whatever remains in each fund after those deductions is distributed pro rata to the Group 1 and Group 2 class members who file valid and timely claims. Because payments are pro rata, there is no fixed dollar amount per person — the more valid claims filed in a group, the smaller each individual share, and vice versa. The settlement administrator will calculate each approved payment once the claim period closes and the settlement becomes final.
Do I Need Proof to File?
Yes. To submit a claim on the settlement website, you must enter your Notice ID along with your last name. The Notice ID is printed on the notice you received from the settlement administrator and serves as verification that you are a class member. If you cannot locate your Notice ID, contact the settlement administrator through the official settlement website before the claim deadline.How Do I File the Allina Health Settlement Claim?
You must submit a valid Claim Form to receive a payment — it is the only option that provides compensation under the settlement. You can file online at AllinaPixelSettlement.com using your Notice ID and last name, or download a Claim Form from the settlement website to print, complete, and mail in. Either way, your claim must be submitted online or postmarked no later than September 8, 2026.To file online:
• Visit AllinaPixelSettlement.com and select "Submit a Claim"
• Enter your Notice ID and last name (omit any apostrophe in your last name)
• Review and agree to the privacy policy and complete the claim form
• Submit online or print, complete, and mail your claim form, postmarked by September 8, 2026
Key Deadlines
• August 10, 2026: Deadline to exclude yourself (opt out) from the settlement• August 10, 2026: Deadline to object to the settlement
• September 8, 2026: Deadline to submit a claim form
• September 24, 2026: Final approval granted by the Court
With final approval granted, class members who did not file a claim will not receive a payment, remain bound by the settlement, and give up the right to sue over the claims it resolves. Class members who opted out kept their right to sue but cannot receive a payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Allina Health pixel tracking settlement?
You qualify if you accessed Allina Health System's websites between September 16, 2018 and May 11, 2026 — either as a Group 1 member (portal user, non-portal bill pay user, or non-portal scheduling user) or a Group 2 member (non-portal, non-bill-pay, non-scheduling patient).How much money is in the settlement?
Allina agreed to pay $12,500,000, split into a $10,303,098 Group 1 fund and a $2,196,902 Group 2 fund. After fees, service awards, and administration costs, the remainder of each fund is paid pro rata to valid claimants in that group.Do I need a Notice ID to file?
Yes. You must enter your Notice ID and last name to file on the settlement website. The Notice ID is printed on the notice you received. If you cannot find it, contact the administrator through the official settlement website.What is the claim deadline?
Claim Forms had to be submitted online or postmarked by September 8, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline was August 10, 2026, and the Court granted final approval on September 24, 2026.Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website — AllinaPixelSettlement.com• Settlement Notice (PDF)
• Court-authorized Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement, Ahlers, et al. v. Allina Health System, Case No. 0:24-cv-03674-SRN-ECW (D. Minn.)
Questions
Who qualifies for the Allina Health pixel tracking settlement?
You qualify if you accessed Allina Health System's websites or webpages between September 16, 2018 and May 11, 2026. The class is divided into two groups: Group 1 covers portal users, non-portal bill pay users, and non-portal scheduling users; Group 2 covers non-portal, non-bill-pay, and non-scheduling patients during the same period. Allina mailed or emailed notices to individuals whose records indicate they fit the class description.
How much money is in the Allina Health settlement?
Allina Health System agreed to pay $12,500,000. The fund is split into a $10,303,098 Group 1 Settlement Fund and a $2,196,902 Group 2 Settlement Fund. After attorneys' fees, service awards, and notice and administration costs are deducted, the remaining money in each fund is paid pro rata to the Group 1 and Group 2 class members who file valid claims.
How much will I get from the Allina Health settlement?
Payments are pro rata, so the exact amount per person is not fixed in advance. Valid claimants share the money remaining in their group's fund after deductions, and the individual amount depends on how many people in your group file valid claims. The settlement administrator will calculate the approved payment after the claim period closes and the settlement becomes final.
Do I need a Notice ID to file the Allina settlement claim?
Yes. To submit a claim on the settlement website you must enter your Notice ID along with your last name. The Notice ID is printed on the notice you received from the settlement administrator. If you cannot locate your Notice ID, contact the settlement administrator through the official settlement website before the September 8, 2026 claim deadline.
What is the deadline to file an Allina Health settlement claim?
Claim Forms had to be submitted online or postmarked by September 8, 2026. The deadline to exclude yourself (opt out) or to object to the settlement was August 10, 2026. The Court granted final approval of the settlement on September 24, 2026.
