California health-care behemoth Kaiser Permanente is opening its pockets to settle a massive class-action lawsuit — and you may stand to collect.
After being accused of sharing patient data with big tech companies without their consent, the Oakland-based insurer has agreed to a whopping $46 million settlement that could net claimants up to $40.
The settlement came following claims that tracking technologies embedded in Kaiser’s websites and mobile apps siphoned personal info to third-party companies, including industry giants like Google, Meta, X and Microsoft.
The breach is estimated to have affected roughly 13 million current and former Kaiser Permanente members between November 2017 and May 2024.
Members who qualify can file a claim by March 12 and potentially walk away with somewhere between $20 and $40. The payout amounts depend on how many people claim they were affected by the breach, as well administrative costs.
According to the plaintiffs, details like names, IP addresses, medical history, search terms, and even communications with healthcare providers were leaked without explicit permission. Kaiser has denied any wrongdoing.
The class-action suit was filed in December 2024 and applies to members in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.
