In February, a judge approved a final settlement of $5.38 million, with about $4.07 million remaining once attorney fees were paid. The settlement stems from court findings that Baptist and certain affiliates’ group health plans required employees to pay more in fees than other corporate clients.
Settlement checks were distributed in late April, and about 7 percent were returned in the mail. Baptist has said that if those class-action members can’t be located, their checks could be forfeited as soon as October 21.
An attorney representing the class-action members has said no settlement funds will be returned to Baptist, according to the report. If the missing members cannot be found, their share of the settlement could be sent to the state or redistributed to those class-action members who have been found.
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