If you logged into a Banner Health Patient Account (formerly MyBanner) between June 2020 and November 2023, you can claim a $20 payment and a free year of privacy monitoring before the September 5, 2026 deadline.
What Is the Banner Health Privacy Settlement About?
Banner Health has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it disclosed patients' personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) to third parties — including Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) and Google LLC — through tracking technologies installed on Banner's website and webpages. The Plaintiffs allege that Banner's use of these tracking tools invaded Settlement Class Members' privacy and gave rise to other alleged common law and statutory violations. Banner denies all allegations of liability and wrongdoing, and the Court has not decided who is right.The lawsuit is captioned McCulley, et al. v. Banner Health, Case No. 2026CV30182, and is pending in the District Court for Weld County, Colorado. Under the settlement, every Settlement Class Member who does not opt out will automatically receive a code for one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro, and eligible members can also submit a Claim Form for a $20 cash payment. The claim deadline is September 5, 2026.
Who Qualifies for the Banner Health Settlement?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you had a Banner Health Patient Account (formerly the MyBanner patient portal) and logged into that account using one of Banner's web properties or applications on or between June 1, 2020 and November 22, 2023. The Settlement Class is made up entirely of individual people and is estimated at approximately 1,028,000 members.Excluded from the class are Banner and any entity it controls, along with its affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, officers, directors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns; any judge or judicial officer presiding over the case, together with their immediate family and judicial staff; and anyone who timely and validly excludes themselves from the Settlement. Banner's records identify Class Members, and the Settlement Administrator sent notices with a Class Member ID to people on that list. If you received a notice, you are on the eligibility list.
What Are the Settlement Benefits?
The settlement provides two benefits:- One year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro (automatic): Every Settlement Class Member who does not opt out will automatically receive a code to enroll, at no cost, in one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro. You do not have to file a claim to get this benefit.
- $20 cash payment (claim required): To receive the cash payment, you must submit a valid Claim Form by the deadline. Online filers can choose Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle; claims submitted by mail are paid by check.
Under the settlement, Banner will pay for all valid and Approved Claims, the costs of notice and administration, Court-approved attorneys' fees and expenses, and Service Awards for the Class Representatives. Class Counsel may request attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses of up to $3,750,000, and the Class Representatives may request Service Awards of up to $2,500 each — all subject to Court approval and paid by Banner.
About the CyEx Privacy Shield Pro Benefit
The one-year CyEx Privacy Shield Pro membership includes Dark Web Monitoring, VPN In Touch, Password Scan, Private Search functionality, Password Defense, Digital Vault, and Data Broker Opt-Out services. After the Court grants final approval, the Settlement Administrator will send enrollment instructions and the activation code to all Settlement Class Members who did not opt out. Enrollment does not require a credit card or any other payment method, and the membership will not automatically renew at the end of the one-year term.How to File a Banner Health Claim
There are two ways to file, both with the same September 5, 2026 deadline:- Online: Go to the official settlement website and log in with your Class Member ID (it begins with 83411). Confirm your contact information and choose Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle for payment. Online claims must be submitted by September 5, 2026.
- By mail: Complete the paper Claim Form, sign the attestation, and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. Mailed claims must be postmarked by September 5, 2026, and are paid by check.
If you cannot locate your Class Member ID, the official settlement website explains how to get help from the Settlement Administrator so you can still file.
Key Deadlines
- Submit a Claim Form (online or postmarked): September 5, 2026
- Opt out of the settlement: September 5, 2026
- Object to the settlement: September 5, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT, via WebEx (Courtroom 3)
If the Court grants final approval and no appeals are filed, settlement benefits will be distributed after the settlement becomes final. Appeals, if any, can delay payment. If you do nothing, you will not receive the $20 cash payment and, unless you opt out, you will give up the right to sue Banner over the claims this settlement resolves — but you will still be able to enroll in the CyEx Privacy Shield Pro benefit.
Tracking Pixels and Health Privacy Lawsuits
The Banner Health case is part of a wave of class actions over tracking pixels on hospital and healthcare websites. Plaintiffs in these cases typically allege that advertising and analytics pixels captured information about patients' visits — pages viewed, portal logins, and appointment activity — and transmitted it to third parties such as Meta and Google without consent. Similar settlements on OCA include the Allina Health pixel tracking settlement, the Atrium Health patient-portal settlement, and the Memorial Health MyChart pixel settlement. The defendants in these cases, including Banner here, deny wrongdoing, and courts have not ruled that the conduct violated any law.Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the Banner Health privacy settlement?
You are a Settlement Class Member if you had a Banner Health Patient Account (formerly the MyBanner patient portal) and logged into that account using one of Banner's web properties or applications between June 1, 2020 and November 22, 2023. The class is estimated at about 1,028,000 people. Excluded are Banner and its affiliates, officers, and directors; the judge and the judge's immediate family and staff; and anyone who validly opts out.
What can I get from the Banner Health settlement?
Every Settlement Class Member who does not opt out automatically receives a code to enroll in one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro at no cost. In addition, you can submit a Claim Form to request a $20 cash payment. Online filers can choose Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle; mailed claims are paid by check.
What is the Banner Health settlement claim deadline?
The deadline to submit a Claim Form online or by postmarked mail is September 5, 2026. The deadline to opt out or object is also September 5, 2026. The Court's Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT via WebEx.
Do I need proof to file a Banner Health claim?
Yes. To file you need the Class Member ID printed on the notice the Settlement Administrator mailed or emailed you (it begins with 83411). That identifier is your proof of class membership. No receipts or medical records are required. If you cannot locate your Class Member ID, you can request help through the official settlement website.
What is this lawsuit about?
The lawsuit, McCulley, et al. v. Banner Health, Case No. 2026CV30182 in the District Court for Weld County, Colorado, alleges that Banner disclosed patients' personally identifiable information and protected health information to third parties, including Meta (Facebook) and Google, through tracking technologies on its website. Banner denies all allegations of liability and wrongdoing, and the Court has not decided who is right.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: Banner Health Data Settlement.com• McCulley, et al. v. Banner Health, Case No. 2026CV30182, District Court for Weld County, Colorado
• Court-Authorized Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
• Class Counsel: Carolyn Cuneo and Gary M. Klinger, Milberg PLLC; Hart L. Robinovitch, Zimmerman Reed LLP; David S. Almeida, Almeida Law Group LLC; Joseph M. Lyon, The Lyon Firm ALC
• Settlement Administrator: Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
