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Aetna

Aetna settled a class action over wrongful denials of proton beam therapy claims for prostate cancer treatment.

ClosedUnited States-wideClaim status: Closed on October 3, 2025Payout: Up to $48,000No longer claimable

About this settlement

The case addresses wrongful denials of proton beam therapy claims for localized prostate cancer under Aetna-administered employee welfare benefit plans.

This settlement resolves claims that Aetna wrongfully denied proton beam therapy coverage for prostate cancer treatment under ERISA-governed plans between 2015 and 2024. Eligible members may receive compensation up to $48,000.

Who qualifies

  • Individuals diagnosed with localized prostate cancer.
  • Members or beneficiaries of ERISA-governed plans administered or insured by Aetna.
  • Submitted a precertification request for proton beam therapy between Jan. 1, 2015 and March 31, 2024.
  • Received a denial of precertification or post-service claim for proton beam therapy in that period.

Up to $48,000

Claim status: Closed on October 3, 2025

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