MyChart Class Action Lawsuits & Settlements 2026, Eligibility, Claims & How to File

A series of class action settlements has been reached involving MyChart patient portals operated by different U.S. health systems. The lawsuits allege that patients’ personal and medical data were shared with third-party companies without proper authorization or consent. Several of these settlements have approved settlement funds or active claim periods that affect patients who accessed MyChart portals during specified time frames. Eligible MyChart users may be able to submit claims for cash payments or privacy protection services.

Quick Facts

• Defendants: Various health systems using MyChart (e.g., BJC HealthCare, Inova Health Care Services, Catholic Health System). 
• Allegations: Improper disclosure of patient information (PII/PHI), use of tracking tools without proper authorization, potential privacy violations. 
• Settlement Status: Some settlements have been finalized with claim periods closed (e.g., BJC, Mount Sinai), while others remain open to claims (e.g., Inova, Catholic Health). 
• Who May Be Affected: Patients with MyChart accounts or who logged into MyChart portals within specific date ranges for each case. 
• Compensation: Cash payments (varies by case) and, in some settlements, privacy monitoring services. 
• Active Claim Deadlines: April 6, 2026 (Inova); April 10, 2026 (Catholic Health). 

Current Status & What Happens Next

Several MyChart-related class actions have reached settlement agreements:

Inova Health Care Services MyChart Settlement (Active)

• Settlement fund: $3,147,390.04.
• Allegations: Inova allegedly used tracking pixels that transmitted patient information to third parties.
• Claim deadline: April 6, 2026.
• Final approval hearing: April 16, 2026.
• Payments distributed after final court approval.

Catholic Health System MyChart Settlement (Open)

• Covers patients who logged into CHS MyChart between January 1, 2020 and December 11, 2025.
• Cash payout: Up to $20 per valid claim.
• Privacy benefits: 12-month Dashlane Premium subscription available.
• Claim deadline: April 10, 2026.
• Final hearing: April 23, 2026 (for final approval). 

Other settlements (e.g., BJC, Mount Sinai, Mercy Health) have closed claim periods, but payments may still be in distribution for eligible claimants who filed before deadlines. 

What the Lawsuits Allege

These class actions generally challenge privacy and data security practices related to MyChart and associated web properties:

• Plaintiffs allege that patient data (personally identifiable information and protected health information) was transmitted to third-party companies (such as Meta, Google, and others) without proper authorization or consent, potentially exposing sensitive medical information. 
• In the Inova settlement, class members claimed that tracking pixels on public Inova websites collected and shared data in ways that may violate the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and HIPAA privacy protections. 
• Catholic Health System’s settlement results from similar allegations involving third-party tracking technologies installed on CHS websites and MyChart portals. 
• All defendants deny wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settlements to avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation. 

Who Could Be Included (Class Definition)

Eligibility varies by case:

• BJC HealthCare: Persons who used BJC’s MyChart portal between June 2017 and August 2022. 
• Mount Sinai Health System: Class members logged into Mount Sinai MyChart between October 27, 2020 and October 27, 2023. 
• Inova Health Care Services: Individuals with an Inova MyChart account who visited public Inova websites from April 29, 2022 to April 29, 2024.
• Catholic Health System: Anyone who sought or received treatment from CHS or logged into their MyChart portal between January 1, 2020 and December 11, 2025. 
• Mercy Health: Patients who logged into Mercy MyChart in Ohio between March 27, 2018 and December 31, 2021 (claims closed). (mercyhealthsettlement.com)
• SSM Health: Users logged into SSM MyChart between July 6, 2020 and February 10, 2023 (claims closed). 

To be eligible, individuals typically must have received a notice with a unique claim ID and PIN or similar identifier to submit a valid claim. 

Settlement Details (Case by Case)

Inova Health Care Services

• Money and services: One-time cash payment (pro rata share) from a $3.15M fund.
• Claim methods: Online portal or mail with unique ID and PIN.
• Final approval and distribution pending after April 16, 2026. 

Catholic Health System

• Cash payment up to $20 for valid claims.
• 12-month privacy monitoring benefits included for treatment recipients.
• Claim deadline: April 10, 2026.
• Settlement expected to begin distribution after April 23, 2026 court decision. 

BJC HealthCare

• Cash payout: $35 per eligible claimant (pro rata).
• Claim deadline was October 8, 2025.
• Payments began January 16, 2026 for valid claims. 

Mount Sinai Health System

• Eligible patients shared pro rata in a $5.25M fund.
• Claim deadline: October 14, 2025.
• Paid after final approval in late 2025. 

Prior Related Cases/Context

MyChart is a widely used electronic patient portal that allows patients to access healthcare information. Class action litigation involving MyChart typically stems from allegations that the portal or related web pages transmitted personal data to analytics or advertising platforms without sufficient consent or safeguards. These types of cases fit within a broader trend of digital privacy litigation affecting healthcare providers and online services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MyChart class action lawsuit about?

It challenges alleged unauthorized data sharing by health systems’ MyChart portals, claiming personal health information was disclosed to third parties without consent. 

Who may be eligible for a settlement?

Eligibility depends on the specific settlement. Generally, class members are patients who logged into a MyChart portal or received treatment with a qualifying health system during specific date ranges.

Are the settlements still open for claims?

Some are open: Inova’s claim deadline is April 6, 2026, and Catholic Health’s is April 10, 2026. Others, like BJC and Mount Sinai, have closed their claim periods. 

How do I file a claim?

Follow instructions on the official settlement website for each case, using the unique ID and PIN from your notice, or mail the completed claim form before the deadline. 

How much money can I get?

Payments vary by case and number of valid claims filed. Inova and Catholic Health payouts depend on pro rata calculations, while BJC offered a $35 cash payment. 

What happens after I file a claim?

After final court approval and any appeals, the settlement administrator reviews claims and distributes payments. Distribution timing varies by case. 

Last Updated: March 2, 2026
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