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Kaiser Health Plan to Pay $10.5 Million in Text Message Settlement – Are You Eligible for a Payout?
Oakland, CA – Good news for anyone who’s ever been annoyed by persistent marketing texts! Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., headquartered in Oakland, California, has agreed to a hefty $10.5 million class action settlement. This payout is for thousands of individuals who continued to receive promotional text messages even after explicitly asking the company to stop, a practice that violates both federal and Florida state laws.
According to a report by Newsweek, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. is accused of sending these unwanted marketing messages, infringing upon consumers’ privacy and consent regarding mobile communications. Such actions are a breach of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and similar state regulations, which entitle affected individuals to direct compensation.
What makes this settlement particularly noteworthy is the streamlined claims process. Unlike many class action cases where claimants must submit extensive documentation, this official court notice indicates that a simple, valid claim form is the only requirement for those seeking compensation.
Thanks to technological advancements, the settlement administrator will verify each claim against Kaiser’s own records, detailing precisely how many qualifying texts were sent. Claimants need only submit one accurate and timely form, which will then be matched with Kaiser’s internal data.
The lawsuit specifically alleged violations of the TCPA and Florida’s Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). While Kaiser has denied any wrongdoing, stating, “As part of the proposed Settlement, Kaiser does not admit to any wrongdoing and continues to deny the allegations against it. The Court has not decided who is correct,” the company will still be shelling out millions.
The settlement covers two distinct groups of individuals who received persistent text messages between January 21, 2021, and August 20, 2025:
- TCPA Class: This group includes consumers nationwide who received more than one text message within 12 months after opting out.
- FTSA Class: This group specifically covers Florida consumers who received more than one text message at least 15 days after sending a “STOP” message.
The official settlement report clarifies that if the total settlement fund is insufficient to pay $75.00 for each qualifying text message for all approved claims, the per-message amount will be uniformly reduced on a pro-rata basis. This ensures that the total of all claim settlement payments, along with any court-approved attorneys’ fees and expenses, notice and administrative costs, and any service award, does not exceed the overall settlement fund.
If you believe you fall into one of these categories, keep an eye out for official notices and information on how to submit your claim. This could be your chance to turn those annoying texts into a little bit of cash!