This significant class action addresses the severe impact of the opioid crisis on Acute Care Hospitals across the United States. Plaintiffs allege that several major drug distributors and manufacturers played a role in the opioid epidemic, resulting in financial strain on healthcare facilities nationwide. This $651 million settlement fund aims to compensate these hospitals for the increased costs incurred while treating individuals affected by opioid-related conditions.
Adding to this momentous opportunity, another major settlement for healthcare providers, the $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Settlement, is pending. This upcoming settlement also includes acute care hospitals, potentially providing substantial relief for healthcare providers who face ongoing costs from both systemic healthcare challenges and the opioid epidemic.
Key Details:
Total Settlement Amount: $651 million
Settling Defendants: $390 million from key distributors (Cencora, Cardinal Health, and McKesson), $100 million from Janssen, and additional funds from Teva and Allergan.
Claim Period: Eligible claims must relate to treatment provided between January 1, 2009, and October 30, 2024.
Claim Deadline: March 4, 2025
Who Is Eligible? The settlement includes Acute Care Hospitals in the U.S. that are not government-operated and have treated patients with opioid use disorder or related conditions within the claim period.
Filing Options
Eligible hospitals have two ways to file a claim, each with unique benefits:
Quick Pay Option: A streamlined process offering an automatic $5,000 payout for hospitals that submit a registration form.
Model Method: For hospitals able to provide detailed documentation of damages, this option may yield higher compensation by allowing hospitals to submit comprehensive claims data.
How We Can Help: Should you choose the Model Method, our team at MCAG is here to streamline the process for your organization, ensuring every form, document, and data submission is handled efficiently and accurately. With our specialized expertise in managing class action claims for healthcare providers, we will help you maximize your hospital’s compensation and save valuable time. Our proactive support in collecting and documenting comprehensive claim data will keep your claim on track from start to finish, allowing your team to focus on what matters most—delivering critical care.
For help with eligibility, questions, or filing steps, contact our team to make sure your organization receives the financial support it’s entitled to. MCAG is here to guide you through every stage, from registration to final claim submission, ensuring a smooth process.