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Kaiser Permanente Opens Claims in $46 Million Data‑Tracking Settlement

Kaiser denies wrongdoing, citing a 2024 removal of tracking tools after an internal review.

Overview

  • Official notices are going out to roughly 13 million current and former members in eight states plus Washington, D.C., with instructions to file.
  • Eligible members who accessed authenticated pages of Kaiser websites or apps between November 2017 and May 2024 must file by March 12, 2026 using a unique class member ID, with the same date for opting out.
  • A federal judge granted preliminary approval in December 2025, and a final approval hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026, after which payments will be issued once any appeals conclude.
  • Most valid claimants are projected to receive about $20 to $40 after fees, with payment options including direct deposit, digital wallets or retailer credits, or a mailed check.
  • The lawsuits allege third‑party code sent personal and health‑related data to companies including Google, Microsoft, Meta and X; Kaiser says it found no evidence of misuse.