Prairie State Wire

After 12 years of legal proceedings, a settlement has been reached in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) antitrust lawsuit. The class-action suit, filed in 2013 under the title "In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation," alleged that BCBS plans engaged in anti-competitive practices. These included dividing the United States into exclusive "Service Areas" and agreeing not to compete across regions, which allegedly led to fixed prices for healthcare services.

The settlement involves a $2.8 billion fund intended to compensate affected providers such as physicians and group practices. Eligible parties are those who billed for services provided to patients insured by BCBS between July 24, 2008, and October 4, 2024.

Eligible claimants must submit their claims by July 29, 2025. Online submissions are recommended; however, paper claims can be sent to:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Settlement

Settlement Notice Administrator

P.O. Box 26443

Richmond, VA 23261

Webinars are scheduled on June 20 and June 27 at 11 a.m. (CT) to assist healthcare facilities with the claims process. Registration is required.

For assistance or eligibility verification, contact the Settlement Notice Administrator via email or call at 888-452-3095. Additional inquiries can be directed to the ISMS Health Policy Research and Advocacy team via email.