Banner Health Patient Portal Settlement, Check If You Qualify — McCulley v. Banner Health, No. 2026CV30182

Banner Health has agreed to pay affected patients $20 in cash and a year of privacy monitoring — if you logged into the MyBanner patient portal between June 2020 and November 2023, this settlement is about you. The claim deadline is September 5, 2026, and filing takes about five minutes. Here’s exactly what you need to know, with no confusion between this case and any earlier Banner Health settlement.

Banner Health Settlement — Key Facts

Detail	Information
Settlement Amount	UNVERIFIED — total fund amount not disclosed publicly; confirmed benefit is $20 cash per valid claim plus automatic 1-year CyEx Privacy Shield Pro monitoring
Claim Deadline	September 5, 2026
Who Qualifies	Anyone who logged into a Banner Health Patient Account (formerly MyBanner) via Banner’s website or apps between June 1, 2020 and November 22, 2023
Estimated Payout	$20 cash per valid claim
Proof Required	No — falling within the class dates is enough
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; Final Approval Hearing set for September 10, 2026
Court & Case Number	District Court, Weld County, Colorado, No. 2026CV30182 (settlement approval); originally litigated as McCulley v. Banner Health, No. 2:23-cv-00985, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Law Alleged	Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 U.S.C. § 2510 et seq.), California Invasion of Privacy Act (Cal. Penal Code § 630 et seq.), common law invasion of privacy
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Official Claim Site	bannerhealthdatasettlement.com
Last Updated	July 7, 2026

One clarification up front: if you’re finding old articles about a $6 million or $8.9 million Banner Health settlement, that was a separate case tied to a 2016 hacking incident, closed years ago. This settlement is new. It’s about the MyBanner patient portal quietly sharing your data with Meta and Google — not a hack.

Who Is Banner Health and Why Is This Settlement Happening?

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, operating hospitals and clinics across Arizona, Colorado, and several other states. Its MyBanner patient portal — now called Banner Health Patient Account — is where millions of patients check test results, message doctors, and pay bills. The lawsuit says Banner built tracking code into that portal, and every login quietly sent data to outside advertisers.

What Did Banner Health Do to Patients Between 2020 and 2023?

The lawsuit, originally filed in Arizona federal court in June 2023, alleges Banner embedded tracking technologies — including Meta’s pixel and Google’s analytics tools — directly into its patient portal and website. Every time a patient logged in, the suit claims, that activity was transmitted to Meta and Google alongside identifiers tied to the patient’s Facebook account.

This is part of a much larger pattern: dozens of hospital systems nationwide have settled nearly identical claims over the past two years, after the same tracking tools showed up on their patient portals too. Banner is simply the latest name on that growing list.

Banner disputes the allegations entirely. Per the official settlement notice: “Defendant denies all allegations of liability and wrongdoing.” That’s standard in a settlement like this — the company isn’t admitting fault, but it’s still paying to resolve the claims.

Here’s the part that should concern every patient reading this: health data isn’t like a browsing history you can shrug off. It’s your diagnoses, your appointments, your prescriptions. If that information reached advertising platforms without your knowledge, that’s not a minor technicality — that’s exactly the kind of privacy breach these laws exist to prevent.

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Who Qualifies for the Banner Health Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Patients who logged into a Banner Health Patient Account (or the older MyBanner portal) through Banner’s website or mobile app between June 1, 2020 and November 22, 2023
• Anyone who accessed the portal to view records, message a provider, or manage an appointment during that window
• Family members managing a proxy or dependent’s Banner portal account during that period may also qualify — check the settlement site for specifics

You do not qualify if you never had a Banner Health Patient Account, or if your only interaction with Banner was in person, without ever logging into the portal.

Banner Health Patients Outside Arizona — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This settlement is not limited to Arizona. Banner operates in multiple states, and the class covers anyone who logged into the portal through Banner’s web properties or apps, regardless of where you live.

Not sure if you qualify for the Banner Health settlement? A data privacy attorney can review your specific portal activity and confirm your eligibility before the deadline closes.

How Much Can Banner Health Settlement Class Members Get?

Every valid claim gets a flat $20 cash payment. That’s confirmed directly from the settlement administrator — no estimation needed. Separately, every class member — whether or not they file a claim — automatically receives a code for one year of CyEx Privacy Shield Pro, which monitors for identity misuse.

Payment method and timeline: cash payments are issued after final approval and any appeal period closes, typically by check or electronic payment based on your claim form selection. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099 — check with a tax professional if this applies to you, though a $20 payment is unlikely to trigger that on its own.

That $20 might not sound like much on its own. But it costs you nothing to claim, and the privacy monitoring is worth considerably more if you ever need it.

How to File Your Banner Health Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to the official claim site: bannerhealthdatasettlement.com
2. Click “Claim Form” and enter your name and contact information
3. Confirm your MyBanner or Banner Health Patient Account login dates fall between June 1, 2020 and November 22, 2023
4. No proof of purchase or documentation is required — just confirm your account activity
5. Submit your form and save your confirmation number
6. Watch your email — the settlement administrator will contact you if anything further is needed

Takes about 5 minutes. The deadline is September 5, 2026 — mark it now.

Should Banner Health Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 5, 2026?

What Opting Out Actually Means

Opting out means you get no payment and no privacy monitoring, but you keep your right to sue Banner Health independently over these claims. Most people should not opt out without speaking to an attorney first. The exact opt-out deadline is September 5, 2026.

How to Object to the Settlement

If you stay in the class but disagree with its terms, you can file a written objection with the court by September 5, 2026, and request to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. Objecting doesn’t disqualify you from also filing a claim.

Talk to a class action attorney before September 5, 2026, if you’re considering either option.

Banner Health Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — exact preliminary approval date not confirmed in available records
Claims Period Opens	Currently open
Claim Filing Deadline	September 5, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	September 5, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 5, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	September 10, 2026
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — no distribution date announced pending final approval

Banner Health Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a Banner Health settlement claim?

 No. The claim form takes about five minutes and requires no legal help. An attorney is only worth consulting if you’re weighing opting out.

Is the Banner Health settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s court-supervised, administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, and the only official site is bannerhealthdatasettlement.com. Be cautious of any other site claiming to process your claim.

When will Banner Health settlement payments be sent?

 No firm date is confirmed yet. Payments typically follow the Final Approval Hearing on September 10, 2026, and any appeal period.

What if I missed the Banner Health claim deadline?

 Late claims are sometimes accepted at the court’s discretion, but there’s no guarantee. File by September 5, 2026 to be safe.

Will my Banner Health settlement payment go on a 1099?

 A $20 payment is unlikely to trigger 1099 reporting. If you have specific tax concerns, check with a tax professional.

How is this different from the 2016 Banner Health data breach settlement?

 That case involved hackers stealing data from Banner’s payment systems and settled in 2020 for up to $8.9 million. This case is about tracking technology on the patient portal sending data to Meta and Google — a completely separate matter.

Do I have to prove I was harmed to get the $20 payment?

 No. You only need to confirm you logged into the portal during the class period. No proof of financial loss or identity theft is required.

What is CyEx Privacy Shield Pro, and do I have to sign up for it?

 It’s a one-year identity and privacy monitoring service included automatically for all class members, whether or not you file a claim form. You’ll receive an enrollment code after final approval.

Sources Used in This Banner Health Article

• Official Settlement Website — Kroll Settlement Administration LLC: https://www.bannerhealthdatasettlement.com/
• Settlement Documents (Complaint, Settlement Agreement, Claim Form): https://www.bannerhealthdatasettlement.com/documents
• Court Docket (RECAP/PACER) — CourtListener, D. Ariz. Case No. 2:23-cv-00985: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67467517/mcculley-v-banner-health/

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.