How much does the Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement pay?

The total settlement fund is $116M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage 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 Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement notice real, or a scam?

JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at ipwagesettlement.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 Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 16, 2022; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement

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What happened

DSHS reduced paid care hours for Individual Providers using "shared benefit" rules, allegedly denying them full compensation for hours worked. The settlement resolves the dispute over whether IPs were improperly denied pay and provides $116 million to compensate affected providers.

Do you qualify?

Individual Providers who provided personal care to DSHS clients whose paid care hours were reduced because of DSHS's "shared benefit" rules between March 7, 2014, and February 28, 2021.

Who is in the class

Individual Providers (IPs) who provided personal care to clients whose paid care hours were reduced by DSHS because of the "shared benefit" rules between March 7, 2014, and February 28, 2021.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

The settlement has concluded with payment rounds already distributed (November 2022 and January/February 2024). Eligible class members were automatically mailed checks and needed to cash them to verify their eligibility. The claim period is now closed; no new claims are being accepted.

Common questions

How much does the Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement pay?: The total settlement fund is $116M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage 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 Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement notice real, or a scam?: JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at ipwagesettlement.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 Liang v. State of Washington DSHS IP Wage Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 16, 2022; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Settlement fund: $116M
Proof required: Yes
Class period: March 7, 2014 – February 28, 2021
Exclusion deadline: July 22, 2022
Final hearing: September 16, 2022
Case: Liang, et al. v. State of Washington Dep't of Social & Health Services (DSHS), et al.
Case number: 20-2-02506-34
Court: Thurston County Superior Court
Administrator: JND Legal Administration
Administrator phone: 1-888-964-0102

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Case status & court docket

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Thurston County Superior Court

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