What is the lawsuit about?
In the class action In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation, the Plaintiffs (Provider Class Representatives, or group of providers and facilities bringing the suit) claim that the Settling Defendants (Individual Blue Plans and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association) violated antitrust laws by illegally dividing the United States into "Service Areas" and agreed not to compete in those areas. They also claim that the Settling Defendants fixed prices for services provided.
Why is there a Settlement?
The Court did not decide in favor of the Plaintiffs or Settling Defendants. Instead, both sides have agreed to the Settlement.
Who is included in the Settlement Classes?
The Settlement Class includes all Providers in the U.S. (except Excluded Providers) who currently provide or provided healthcare services, equipment or supplies to any patient who was insured by, or was a member of or a beneficiary of any plan administered by any settling individual Blue Plan from July 24, 2008 to October 4, 2024.
