Regence BlueShield Hearing Aid Coverage Class Action Settlement
Washington plan members who incurred out-of-pocket costs for hearing aids between Oct 2014 and Dec 2025.
Settlement Closed
Who’s Eligible
- You (or a family member) were insured at any time from October 30, 2014, to December 31, 2025, under a Washington health insurance plan that was issued for delivery, or renewed by Regence BlueShield and/or Cambia Health Solutions Inc. or its affiliates or subsidiaries, that excluded or limited coverage for Hearing Aids and Associated Services.
- You incurred unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses in obtaining medically necessary Hearing Aids and Associated Services between October 30, 2014, to December 31, 2025.
Eligible States
Claim Deadline
What You Need to Do to Get Paid
- Visit the official settlement website to access the online claim form.
- Fill out the form with required details: dates of service, provider names/contacts, and unreimbursed charges.
- Attach documentation of payments made or debt incurred (unless previously submitted to Regence).
- Submit the form online or by mail by February 3, 2026.
You must provide documentation showing the payments made or debt incurred for the Hearing Aid(s) and/or Associated Services (unless that information was previously provided to Regence).
Settlement Payout
Class Members with valid and approved claims will be paid a percentage (pro rata payment) of their claim after the settlement fund is used to pay attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, incentive awards, arbitration costs, taxes, and administration costs. The percentage payment is not yet known.
- Settlement Fund: $3,000,000
- Attorneys’ Fees: Up to 35% of the fund
- Case Contribution Awards: Up to $15,000 for each Named Plaintiff
- Excess Funds: Donated to Washington State Communication Access Project and Legal Foundation of Washington
Background of the Lawsuit
The Named Plaintiffs claim that Regence discriminated against them and other insureds with hearing loss when Regence excluded or provided limited and inadequate coverage of Hearing Aids and Associated Services. They claim that this exclusion violated federal health insurance anti-discrimination law. Regence denied all claims.
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PO Box 2287, Portland, OR 97208-2287
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