United Lipedema Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 20, 2024. 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
UnitedHealthcare determined that liposuction to treat lipedema was "unproven" and excluded the procedure from coverage in ERISA health plans between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019. The lawsuit challenges whether this determination was improper.
Do you qualify?
All persons covered under ERISA health plans administered by UnitedHealthcare whose claims for specialized liposuction to treat lipedema were denied as unproven between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019.
How to file
Submit a claim form by May 20, 2024. Class members who paid out-of-pocket for liposuction to treat lipedema can claim reimbursement, and those whose claims were denied can request re-review of coverage. Claim forms are available on the settlement website.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the United Lipedema Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 20, 2024. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the United Lipedema 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 United Lipedema Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at unitedlipedemasettlement.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 United Lipedema 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 November 30, 2023; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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