UMR UDS-ER Settlement
$68.85–$353.22
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 2, 2025. 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
The U.S. Department of Labor sued UMR, Inc., alleging that emergency room visit claims and urinary drug screening claims were improperly denied. UMR disputes the allegations, but agreed to settle the dispute. The settlement provides cash payments to participants and beneficiaries for covered emergency room visits and drug screening claims.
Do you qualify?
Participants and beneficiaries of employer-sponsored health plans administered by UMR, Inc. who had covered emergency room visits or urinary drug screening claims that were denied.
How to file
The claim filing deadline was September 2, 2025, and has now passed. Participants with Covered UDS Claims automatically received a Baseline UDS Payment of $68.85 per claim by check (deadline to cash: November 14, 2025). Additional payments required submission of documentation by the deadline.
Common questions
- How much does the UMR UDS-ER Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $68.85–$353.22. 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 UMR UDS-ER Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 2, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the UMR UDS-ER Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the UMR UDS-ER Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at udsersettlement.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 UMR UDS-ER 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.
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