MSU Counseling & Mental Health Services Fund
Reimbursement of eligible out-of-pocket expenses for mental health treatment
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 31, 2022. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Former doctor Larry Nassar, who provided treatment at Michigan State University health clinics and to student-athletes, engaged in abuse against survivors. MSU established this fund to reimburse survivors and their family members for eligible out-of-pocket mental health treatment expenses.
Do you qualify?
Survivors who received treatment from Larry Nassar at an MSU health clinic or as an MSU student-athlete, as well as their spouses, children, and guardians.
How to file
Submit a reimbursement form available on the website for eligible mental health services. For services received on or after September 1, 2019, requests must be submitted within 3 years from the date of service. Documentation of eligible services and expenses is required.
Common questions
- How much does the MSU Counseling & Mental Health Services Fund pay?
- Estimated payout: Reimbursement of eligible out-of-pocket expenses for mental health treatment. 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.
- What is the claim deadline for the MSU Counseling & Mental Health Services Fund?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 31, 2022. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the MSU Counseling & Mental Health Services Fund?
- 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 MSU Counseling & Mental Health Services Fund notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at msuhealingfund.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 MSU Counseling & Mental Health Services Fund 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.
In the news
- The Wall Street Journal: Michigan State to fund $500 million sex-abuse settlement with bondsThe Wall Street Journal · June 22, 2018
- Michigan State University Has Agreed To Pay Larry Nassar's Victims $500 MillionBuzzfeed · May 16, 2018
- Michigan State University Reaches $500 Million Settlement With Nassar Abuse VictimsNPR · May 16, 2018
- Michigan State to Pay Nassar Abuse Victims $500 MillionThe Wall Street Journal · May 16, 2018
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