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There is no single MyChart lawsuit settlement. Dozens of hospitals got sued on their own for tracking pixels on their MyChart portals and websites. As of September 29, 2026, three hospital cases still take claims: Cone Health, Bayhealth, and Wellstar. Most people who file will likely get $15 to $65 per case.

Deadlines closing soon: Cone Health and Bayhealth close October 5, 2026. Wellstar closes November 10, 2026. File on the official site: Cone Health, Bayhealth, Wellstar. It takes about five minutes.

Key Takeaways

• It’s not one case. Each hospital got sued on its own. Epic Systems, the company behind MyChart, is generally not the defendant.
• Nobody hacked MyChart. The lawsuits say hospitals’ own tracking pixels sent patient clicks to Meta and Google.
• Three cases are open. Cone Health and Bayhealth close October 5, 2026. Wellstar closes November 10, 2026.
• Expect a small check. Bayhealth pays a flat $25. Pro rata cases will likely pay $15 to $65, depending on how many people file.
• Filing is quick and free. Use your unique ID and PIN on the official site. No proof needed, and no app or sign-up.
• Money comes later. Payments start only after final approval and any appeals. Plan on months, not weeks.
• Watch for scams. A real notice names a specific hospital. Never pay a fee to get your money.

Latest MyChart Lawsuit Update (September 2026)

• Sept 28: Wellstar’s $4.25 million settlement is open. Claims close November 10.
• Sept 17: Memorial Health Services had its final approval date. Check its site for the result.
• Sept 5: The Banner Health claim window closed.

What Is the MyChart Lawsuit Settlement?

The MyChart lawsuit settlement isn’t one case. It’s a long line of separate deals, one hospital at a time.

Let me start with a story. It’s made up, but I’ve seen versions of it in reader emails for months.

Maria lives near Atlanta. She’s used Wellstar’s MyChart for years. She books checkups there. She reads lab results there. One night, an email lands in her inbox. The subject line says something about a “data privacy settlement.”

Her first thought? Spam.

Her second thought? Wait. Did someone steal my medical records?

Neither is quite right. And Maria is one of millions of people who got a notice like this.

Here’s what actually happened. MyChart is patient portal software from a company called Epic Systems. Hundreds of hospitals use it. Some of those hospitals also put small bits of ad code on their websites and portals. These are called tracking pixels. The Meta Pixel and Google Analytics are the big ones.

The lawsuits say those pixels sent patient activity to Meta and Google. Think clicks on “Schedule Appointment.” Think pages about a doctor or a condition. Patients never agreed to that.

So who got sued? The hospitals. Not Epic. The hospital chose to add the code, so the hospital is the one on the hook.

The story broke in June 2022. The Markup found that 33 of the 100 largest U.S. hospital systems sent Facebook data when patients clicked “Schedule Appointment.” Lawyers filed class actions within months. Now those cases are settling, one by one.

Cone Health in North Carolina is a good example. Its lawsuit said hidden pixels sent patient information to Meta and Google. Cone Health agreed to pay $1,765,000.

Was MyChart Hacked?

No. Nobody hacked MyChart in these cases. The hospitals’ own code shared the data.

This point confuses a lot of people, so it’s worth a minute. A data breach means an outsider broke in and stole files. A tracking pixel case means the hospital’s own website quietly passed along your clicks. No thief. No stolen Social Security numbers.

The line can blur, though. Novant Health reported its pixel problem as a HIPAA breach. It said health information for up to 1,362,296 people went to third parties like Meta between May 2020 and August 2022.

Which MyChart Settlements Are Still Open?

Three hospital MyChart settlements are taking claims right now. Two of them close on October 5, 2026. That’s days away.

Back to Maria for a second. She’s in Georgia, so her case is Wellstar. It covers about 870,000 people. She has until November 10.

Got a Bayhealth notice? Read it twice. Bayhealth has two different settlements. One is the Pixel case above. The other is a separate data incident case with its own site and deadline. Make sure you file in the right one.

Two other cases pop up in the same searches. They aren’t hospital MyChart cases. LiveHealth Online (Amwell) is a telehealth case that closes October 30, 2026. Fairchild Medical Center covers California residents only and closes November 2, 2026.

Who Is Eligible for a MyChart Lawsuit Settlement?

You’re eligible if you used a covered hospital’s MyChart or website during that case’s dates. You don’t have to prove you were harmed.

Ask yourself three questions.

First, which hospital portals have you used? Think back. Maybe you moved. Maybe you saw a specialist in another city once. Every health system counts.

Second, did you use them during the class period? Match your dates to the tables here.

Third, do you have your unique ID and PIN? They’re printed on your notice. Lost it? Keep reading. There’s a fix.

Where you live usually doesn’t matter. The portal and the dates do. Say you live in Tennessee, but you used Wellstar’s MyChart on a trip to Atlanta in 2021. You’re in the Wellstar class.

There’s one exception. The Fairchild case covers California citizens only.

How Much Is the MyChart Settlement Per Person?

Most people who file will likely get somewhere between $15 and $65 per case. The final number depends on one thing: how many other people file.

I know. That sounds strange. Let me show you why.

Most of these deals put money into one big pot. Lawyers’ fees and admin costs come out first. Whatever is left gets split among everyone who filed a valid claim.

Now look at how big these pots are next to the number of people covered:

Under $5 a person. Not exciting.

But here’s the twist. Most people never file. The FTC studied consumer class actions in 2019 and found a median claims rate of 9%. So the pot gets split among far fewer people.

Let’s run Maria’s case. Wellstar’s fund is $4,250,000. The lawyers may ask for one-third, about $1.42 million. That leaves roughly $2.83 million.

• 5% of people file (43,500): Maria gets about $65.
• 10% file (87,000): she gets about $33
• 20% file (174,000): she gets about $16

Cone Health works the same way. Settlement Insight reports that about $618,333 comes off the top there. That leaves about $1.15 million. At a 5% claims rate, each person gets about $61. At 10%, about $31, and at 20%, about $15.

Admin costs shave a little more off all of these.

You might see “up to $50 per person” floating around online. Ignore it for the 2026 cases. Cone Health and Wellstar split the pot. Bayhealth pays a flat $25.

How Do You File a MyChart Settlement Claim Form?

You file the claim form on the official settlement website. You’ll need the unique ID and PIN from your notice. You can also mail a paper form. No proof needed.

A quick myth to clear up. There’s no MyChart settlement app. There’s no sign-up link either. You don’t “join” these cases. You’re already in the class. You just file a claim to get paid.

Here’s how Maria would do it:

1. She finds her notice. She searches her inbox for “Wellstar settlement.”
2. She types the official site address herself. She doesn’t click a link in random text.
3. She enters her unique ID and PIN.
4. She picks how to get paid. Options vary. Henry Ford, for example, offered checks, PayPal, Zelle, and Venmo.
5. She screenshots the confirmation page. Done.

Five minutes, maybe less.

Never got a notice? Call the settlement administrator.

• Cone Health: (833) 421-7350
• Bayhealth pixel case: (833) 421-7289
• Wellstar (Epiq): 1-877-417-7863

Settlement Insight reports that Wellstar’s paper claim form asks for the Unique ID only “if known.” So you can download that form, fill it out, and mail it. Just get it postmarked before the deadline.

When Is the MyChart Settlement Payout Date?

There’s no one payout date. Each case pays after a judge gives final approval and any appeals end. Plan on months, not weeks.

So why does it take so long? Three things stand between the judge’s approval and your money.

First, there’s a waiting period. In federal court, people who object get 30 days to appeal.

Second, someone might actually appeal. That can freeze payments for a year or more.

Third, the administrator has to check every claim and weed out duplicates.

Henry Ford shows what a normal pace looks like. The judge approved it in October 2025. The money rolled out over 2026.

Can a settlement fall apart? Yes, before anyone gets paid. A judge can reject it. An appeal can overturn it. Either way, payments stop.

How Do You Check Your MyChart Claim Status?

Check your claim status on the official settlement website, or call the administrator. Keep your confirmation number handy.

Each case uses its own administrator:

For Cone Health and Bayhealth, use the contact page on each official site.

Didn’t get a confirmation email after you filed? Don’t sit on it. Call before the deadline passes. A lost claim is easy to fix today. It’s much harder to fix once the window closes.

Past MyChart Settlements by Health System

Lots of people search by state or by hospital name. These MyChart settlements have closed or already been paid.

Don’t see your hospital? It may not have a settled case yet. New tracking pixel lawsuits keep getting filed. You can sign up for alerts at the bottom of this page.

Should You Pick Cash or Identity Protection?

Take the cash. These cases are about your clicks, not your Social Security number.

Identity protection services watch for people who stole your identity. That’s not what happened here. Nobody got your card number.

Bayhealth makes this easy, though. You get $25 cash, and you can also add a free year of CyEx Privacy Shield. It costs you nothing, so sure, check both boxes. Just don’t give up cash for it in any case that makes you pick one.

Should You Opt Out of a MyChart Settlement?

Most people shouldn’t. Opt out only if you plan to sue on your own and already have a lawyer.

So why would anyone think about it? California has a strong privacy law called CIPA. It allows big damages per violation. In the Flo Health case, a jury sided with a group of California users on August 1, 2025. Those users now want $5,000 each, according to Meta’s own SEC filing.

Five thousand dollars next to $4 or $5. Tempting, right?

Here’s the catch. Few lawyers take a small pixel case for one person. The Flo Health damages still aren’t settled. CIPA mostly helps Californians. And once you opt out, you get nothing from the settlement.

One real exception. Did your portal visits involve something sensitive, like reproductive health or mental health care? Then talk to a privacy lawyer before the opt-out deadline. For Wellstar, that date is October 26, 2026.

Why Are MyChart Settlement Payouts So Small?

The legal ground under these cases got shakier. That gave hospitals the upper hand when they sat down to settle.

Start with HIPAA. Most people assume it lets you sue. It doesn’t. So lawyers had to lean on the federal wiretap law, called the ECPA, plus state privacy laws.

Then came a big court loss for the patients’ side of the argument. In June 2024, a federal judge in Texas decided American Hospital Association v. Becerra. The judge said the HHS Office for Civil Rights went too far with its tracking pixel rules. Part of those rules got thrown out. HHS dropped its appeal on August 29, 2024.

That ruling was about public web pages, not logged-in portals. The HHS guidance still treats portal pages more strictly. But the damage was done. Settlement amounts stayed small.

Is There a Separate Lawsuit Against Meta?

Yes. A big case called In re Meta Pixel Healthcare Litigation goes after Meta directly. It’s in federal court in Northern California.

As of September 29, 2026, it hasn’t settled. The court set arguments on class certification for March 4, 2026. You can follow along on the official court docket.

The law firm Cohen Milstein represents the patients. It says experts found at least 664 hospital and provider websites where Meta got patient data.

Does your hospital settlement close the door on a Meta claim later? It depends on the fine print. Open the settlement agreement on the official site. Find the “Release” section. Look for “Released Parties” and “third parties.” That tells you who you’re letting off the hook.

Curious whether your hospital ever sent your data to Meta? Here’s a quick check. Open Meta’s Accounts Center. Tap “Your information and permissions.” Then open “Your activity off Meta technologies.” Look for your hospital’s name. Older activity may be gone, so a blank list doesn’t prove anything.

What Can Law Firms, Startups, and Freelancers Learn From These Cases?

Any website that collects private details with tracking pixels runs the same risk. For law firms, the danger zone is the intake form.

Picture a small injury firm. Its contact form asks, “What kind of injury do you have?” A Meta Pixel sits on that page. Every time someone hits submit, the pixel can send the page address and form event to Meta. Sound familiar? It’s the hospital problem all over again.

And these problems stick around. Bayhealth’s class period runs through December 31, 2025. That’s more than three years after The Markup’s story came out.

So take an afternoon and check your own site:

• Look at every tag in Google Tag Manager. Check for the Meta Pixel and chat widgets too.
• Pull tracking pixels off intake, contact, and appointment pages.
• Keep form answers out of ad platforms. Page addresses can give away the case type.
• Make your privacy policy match what your site really does.
• Working with health clients? You may need a business associate agreement under HIPAA.

How Can You Spot a MyChart Settlement Scam?

A real notice names one specific hospital and one court-approved website. Anything vague is a warning sign.

Scammers love a news story like this. Be careful if an email says it’s from “Epic” or “MyChart Settlement.” Hang up on anyone who asks for your Social Security number or full bank details. Never pay a fee to “release” your money. And be wary of sites with generic names that don’t match any hospital.

Not sure? Call the number on the official settlement site. Not the number in the email.

FAQs

Is there a MyChart lawsuit settlement?

There is no single MyChart lawsuit settlement. Many hospitals that use MyChart settled separate class actions over tracking pixels. As of September 29, 2026, Cone Health, Bayhealth, and Wellstar still accept claims. Each case has its own website, deadline, and payment rules.

Is Epic Systems being sued over MyChart?

Epic Systems is generally not the defendant in these hospital settlements. The lawsuits name the hospitals that added tracking pixels to their own websites and portals. Be careful with emails claiming to come from Epic or a generic “MyChart Settlement.” Real notices name a specific hospital.

How much is the MyChart settlement per person?

It depends on the case. Bayhealth pays a flat $25. Henry Ford pays $15. Cone Health and Wellstar split their funds among everyone who files. Most people will likely get between $15 and $65, based on typical claims rates.

When is the MyChart settlement payout date?

Each case has its own payout date. Money goes out only after final approval and any appeals. Bayhealth’s final approval date is October 29, 2026. Cone Health’s is November 5, 2026. Wellstar’s is December 1, 2026. Henry Ford is already paying.

Is there a MyChart settlement app or sign-up link?

No. There is no official MyChart settlement app, and you don’t sign up. You’re already in the class if you qualify. You just file a claim form on the case’s official website. Third-party claim apps have no link to the courts.

Is there a $2,500 MyChart class action payout?

None of the hospital MyChart cases in this article pay $2,500 per person. The open cases pay a flat $25 or a small share of the fund. Be skeptical of any ad or site promising a $2,500 MyChart payout. Check the official settlement website instead.

Can I file claims in more than one MyChart settlement?

Yes. You can file in every settlement that covers you. Say you used Cone Health’s portal in 2020 and Wellstar’s in 2022. You can file in both. Each case pays on its own, and each has its own deadline.

Is a MyChart settlement payment taxable?

Settlement money can count as taxable income. A payment this small rarely comes with a tax form, though. Everyone’s situation is different. Ask a tax professional before you leave it off your return. This article does not give tax advice.

Disclaimer: This article gives general information. It is not legal or tax advice.

Written by

Musart Bano

Musarat Bano is a content writer for LegalSever.com who covers lawsuits, legal news, and general legal topics. Her work focuses on research-based, informational content developed from publicly available sources and is intended to support public awareness. She does not provide legal advice or professional legal services.

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