The settlement will benefit individuals who were covered by an employee-sponsored United Healthcare group plan and received behavioral health services from an out-of-network psychologist or masters-level counselor or social worker between Nov. 22, 2013, and Aug. 11, 2021. These individuals were subject to United’s Tiered Reimbursement Policy. You may be eligible for a potential award from the UHC Behavioral Health Services Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the class action, the plaintiffs allege UHC’s Tiered Reimbursement Policy unfairly and improperly reduced the benefit amounts for certain behavioral health services that were out of network. Services for psychologists were reportedly reduced by 25 percent, while masters-level counselors and social workers got reduced by 25 percent to 35 percent. The plaintiffs say, the company’s actions were a violation of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Federal Mental Health Parity Law. So if you are eligible, file a claim by November 22, 2021 to receive your potential award!
UHC Behavioral Health Services CAL
- Claim Form Deadline: November 22, 2021
- Who’s Eligible: Class Members include individuals who were covered by an employee-sponsored United Healthcare group plan and received behavioral health services from an out-of-network psychologist or masters-level counselor or social worker between Nov. 22, 2013, and Aug. 11, 2021. These individuals were subject to United’s Tiered Reimbursement Policy
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: No proof of purchase is necessary
- Case Name & Number:
- James v. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated et al., Case No. 21-cv4533, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Walsh v. United Behavioral Health et al., Case No. 21-cv-4519, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
(Click here to file a claim)
How To File a Claim
- Head over to the UHC Behavioral Health Services Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award by November 22, 2021!
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Bottom Line
The settlement will benefit individuals who were covered by an employee-sponsored United Healthcare group plan and received behavioral health services from an out-of-network psychologist or masters-level counselor or social worker between Nov. 22, 2013, and Aug. 11, 2021. These individuals were subject to United’s Tiered Reimbursement Policy. You may be eligible for a potential award from the UHC Behavioral Health Services Class Action Lawsuit!
If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.
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