If you lived or worked in California and paid health insurance premiums between 2011 and 2021, you could be owed money from a $228.5 million class action settlement with Sutter Health.
Why is there a lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit accused Sutter Health of using anti-competitive contract terms that led to higher health insurance premiums across California.
Sutter Health denies wrongdoing, but agreed to a $228.5 million settlement to resolve the claims and avoid further litigation.
Who qualifies?
You may be part of this settlement if:
You lived or worked in California
You paid premiums to Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, or United Healthcare
The premiums were paid between Jan 1, 2011, and Mar 8, 2021
You did not opt out of the lawsuit previously
✔ Both individuals and businesses may qualify
✔ No receipts or paperwork are required—just complete the claim form
How much can you get?
There’s $228.5 million in the settlement fund. After legal fees and costs, the rest will be split among people who file valid claims.
Your payout depends on:
How much you paid in premiums
How many people submit claims
No proof of purchase is required, but you’ll need to confirm basic info (like insurer name and coverage dates).
Your Options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| File a Claim | Get a share of the $228.5M fund | Sept 12, 2025 |
| Do Nothing | Get nothing and give up your right to sue | — |
| Object | Tell the court you don’t like the deal | Aug 28, 2025 (passed) |
| Fairness Hearing | Court will finalize the settlement | Nov 6, 2025 |
How to File Your Claim
Filing is fast and free—no documents required for most claims.
Choose one of these:
Online – Complete the form on the official website
By Mail – Download and send in a paper form
You’ll provide:
Your name and contact info
The name of your health insurance provider
The years you had coverage
Confirmation that you paid premiums in one of the eligible California counties
If you paid for California health insurance with Sutter Health in-network, you may be owed money. No receipts needed. No lawyers required. Just file.
