Lipedema Surgery Settlement
Last verified September 11, 2026Source: atticusHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
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What happened
Aetna denied pre-authorization requests and post-service claims for lipedema surgery between May 9, 2015, and September 1, 2020, classifying the procedures as cosmetic, experimental, or investigational. The settlement requires Aetna to reimburse eligible class members who paid out-of-pocket for lipedema surgery during that period and to change its coverage policy to recognize lipedema surgery as medically necessary treatment.
Do you qualify?
Aetna members who either: (1) paid out-of-pocket for lipedema surgery after being denied coverage between May 9, 2015, and September 1, 2020, for surgeries completed before September 1, 2022; or (2) were denied lipedema surgery coverage during the same period and have not yet undergone the surgery.
How to file
Class members eligible for reimbursement must submit claim forms and supporting documentation proving out-of-pocket expenses for lipedema surgery. The settlement website will provide specific forms and instructions; benefits require court approval of the settlement and resolution of any appeals.
Common questions
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Lipedema Surgery Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Lipedema Surgery Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Atticus Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at lipedemasurgerysettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Lipedema Surgery Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Michala Kazda
Defendants
- Aetna Life Insurance Company
Counsel for plaintiffs
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