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Mercy Health
Mercy Health and Avectus agreed to a $3.5 million settlement over alleged improper patient payment communications in Ohio.
ClosedOhio onlyClaim status: Closed on January 22, 2024Payout: $25No longer claimable
About this settlement
Settlement for patients in Ohio who received payment requests from Mercy Health or Avectus for treatment costs beyond insurance co-pays or deductibles.
This settlement resolves claims that Mercy Health and Avectus violated Ohio laws in their communications to patients about payments for treatments beyond co-pays or deductibles. Eligible patients who paid or were requested to pay such amounts may claim $25 each.
Who qualifies
- Patients of Mercy Health in Ohio between August 27, 2009 and August 31, 2023.
- Patients who presented health insurance and later paid or were asked to pay for treatment other than co-pays or deductibles.
- Includes those contacted by Avectus on Mercy Health’s behalf.
- Subclass includes patients contacted only by Mercy Health, not Avectus.
$25
Claim status: Closed on January 22, 2024