Published
January 14, 2026
Updated
July 28, 2026
Kaiser Permanente's $46 million web-tracker privacy settlement has cleared its last court hurdle: final approval was granted in July 2026. If you filed a claim by the March 12, 2026 deadline, payments are expected to begin around September 2026, barring appeals.
What Is This Settlement About?
Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $46,000,000 settlement (which may rise but cannot exceed $47.5 million) to resolve a class action over its use of third-party web-tracking tools. The lawsuit alleged that Kaiser embedded tracking technologies on its websites and patient portals that transmitted sensitive information — such as appointment details, search activity, and communications — to outside technology and advertising companies without proper consent.Kaiser denies any wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled in favor of either side. The case is being resolved through the settlement to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation. The claim filing window has now closed; this page is maintained as a record of the settlement and its remaining approval steps.
Status
Closed to New Claims
Claim deadline passed March 12, 2026
Final Approval
Granted — July 2026
Reported by MLex after a follow-up hearing on July 2, 2026 · payments pending
Estimated Payout
$20 – $40
Pro rata share of the $46M fund (up to $47.5M) · payments expected ~September 2026
Proof Required
Yes
Unique ID from the mailed or emailed Settlement notice was needed to file
Who Qualified for the Settlement?
The settlement class includes Kaiser Permanente members in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia who accessed logged-in (authenticated) pages of Kaiser Permanente websites or mobile apps between November 2017 and May 2024.Covered platforms included Kaiser patient portals and mobile apps such as the Kaiser Permanente App, My Doctor Online, My KP Meds, KP Health Ally, and related Kaiser platforms.
How Much Can Class Members Get?
Each class member who submitted a valid claim receives a pro rata share of the net settlement fund. The Notice estimates individual payments will range between $20 and $40, though the final amount depends on how many valid claims were filed. The net fund is what remains of the $46 million (up to $47.5 million) after notice and administration costs, attorneys' fees of up to $15,675,000 (not to exceed 33% of the fund), litigation costs of up to $900,000, and service awards of up to $5,000 for each of the eight named plaintiffs, all subject to Court approval.Claimants could elect to receive payment by physical check, electronic Mastercard, Amazon, Target, Venmo, PayPal, or ACH direct deposit.
Can I Still File a Claim?
No. The deadline to submit a claim form was March 12, 2026, and online and mailed claims are no longer being accepted. That same date was the deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement. Class members who filed a valid claim by the deadline do not need to take any further action — payments will be issued after the Court grants final approval.What Are the Important Dates?
• Claim, opt-out, and objection deadline: March 12, 2026 (passed)• Final approval: granted in July 2026, following final-approval proceedings that included a follow-up hearing on July 2, 2026
• Expected payment timing: around September 2026, if distribution is not delayed by an appeal
The Final Approval Hearing was originally set for May 7, 2026, was continued, and the Court held a follow-up hearing on July 2, 2026 before granting approval, as reported by the legal newswire MLex. Class members can confirm current status on the official settlement website.
When Will Payments Be Sent?
With final approval granted in July 2026, payments to class members who filed valid claims are expected to begin around September 2026. Settlement payments typically go out several months after final Court approval, and any appeal can delay distribution. No official payment date had been announced as of July 28, 2026.Was Proof Required to File a Claim?
Yes. The settlement class was a fixed list of Kaiser members who were sent an email or mailed notice containing a Unique ID issued by the Settlement Administrator, and that identifier was tied to the claim. No purchase receipts were required for the basic cash payment, but a class member who never received (or discarded) the notice and its Unique ID could not readily file — which is why this page treats the settlement as proof-required.Official Settlement Notice
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Settlement Amount
$46 Million (up to $47.5 Million)
Case Title
Doe, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., et al.
Case Number
3:23-cv-02865-EMC
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Hon. Edward M. Chen
Final Approval
Granted — July 2026
Follow-up hearing held July 2, 2026 · payments pending
Administrator
Strategic Claims Services
Official Website
Kaiser Privacy Settlement.com
