$6 Million Group Health Plan Pixel Settlement

If you visited the HealthPartners and Virtuwell websites between January 1, 2018, and November 10, 2023, you may be eligible to claim a monetary award from a class action settlement.

Group Health Plan, Inc., known as HealthPartners, has agreed to pay $6,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing personal and health-related information with third parties due to the use of internet tracking technology, including a piece of code known as a 'pixel'.

Who can file a claim?

The class members eligible to file a claim include individuals who:

• Logged into healthpartners.com or virtuwell.com between January 1, 2018, and November 10, 2023
• Have been identified as potential class members based on HealthPartners' records

If you received a notice via mail or email, you are likely a class member. This identification is based on the records maintained by HealthPartners, which have been used to notify potential class members.

How much is the GHP Settlement payout?

Class members who submit a valid and timely claim form may receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The net settlement fund is the remaining amount after deducting notice and settlement administration costs, class representative service awards, and attorneys' fees and expenses.

• Class Representative Service Awards: $2,500 per class representative.
• Attorneys' Fees and Expenses: Up to one-third of the settlement fund or $2,000,000, plus expenses up to $50,000.

The exact amount each class member will receive depends on the number of valid claims submitted. For example, if the net settlement fund is $3,950,000 and there are 10,000 valid claims, each claimant would receive $395. This calculation is based on dividing the net settlement fund by the number of valid claims.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Proof is not applicable to the GHP Privacy Settlement. The settlement administrator already has the information needed to identify class members.

How to file a claim

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form by April 7, 2025. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to In re Group Health Plan Litigation c/o Atticus Administration PO Box 64053 St. Paul, MN 55164.

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website and log in using your claim ID.
2. Complete the claim form with your personal information.
3. Submit the form online or mail it to the provided address.

Payout methods

Class members can receive payments via:

• Check mailed to the address provided.
• Electronic payment options such as Venmo, PayPal, or ACH if the claim is filed online.

$6 Million Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $6,000,000 will cover:

• Notice and settlement administration costs.
• Class representative service awards of $2,500 each.
• Attorneys' fees up to $2,000,000 and expenses up to $50,000.

The remaining amount will be distributed to class members who submit valid claims.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 7, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: June 26, 2025

When is the HealthPartners payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on June 26, 2025, to determine the fairness of the settlement. If approved, payments will be made to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.

Why did this settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit was filed due to HealthPartners' alleged use of tracking tools on its websites, which purportedly led to the unauthorized sharing of personal and health-related information with third parties. The settlement was reached to resolve these claims without the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.