Providence Health & Services $17 Million Wage Settlement, Who Qualifies and What to Do

Official Settlement Website and Resources

What you need	Where to get it
Official settlement website	cptgroupcaseinfo.com/MizellSamsProvidenceSettlement
Claim form	None. No claim form is required. Eligible employees are paid automatically.
Update your mailing address	Contact the settlement administrator (CPT Group, Inc.) by phone or mail, or use the official website
Settlement administrator phone	888-716-1146
Settlement administrator mailing address	CPT Group, Inc., P.O. Box 19504, Irvine, CA 92623
Official notice, settlement agreement and court documents	Available on the official settlement website
Opt-out or objection instructions	In the court-approved notice on the official settlement website
Opt-out deadline	December 14, 2026
Final approval hearing	January 22, 2027
Case	Amber Mizell, et al. v. Providence Health & Services, King County Superior Court, No. 25-2-16280-0 SEA

Do I Need to File a Claim?

No claim form is required. Providence Health & Services has agreed to a $17,000,000 wage-and-hour class action settlement covering certain hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Providence or covered Providence entities in Washington state between April 23, 2022 and August 13, 2026.

Based on the settlement information available, eligible employees are expected to be paid automatically using Providence’s employment records, unless they exclude themselves. The key date to know is December 14, 2026, which is the opt-out deadline, not a claim-filing deadline.

The case is Amber Mizell, et al. v. Providence Health & Services, King County Superior Court, Washington, Case No. 25-2-16280-0 SEA. The court has preliminarily approved the settlement, but final approval is still pending.

Quick Facts: Providence Health & Services $17 Million Settlement

Detail	Information
Defendant	Providence Health & Services
Case	Amber Mizell, et al. v. Providence Health & Services
Case number	25-2-16280-0 SEA
Court	King County Superior Court, Washington
Settlement amount	$17,000,000
Class period	April 23, 2022 – August 13, 2026
Who may qualify	Hourly, nonexempt employees of covered Providence entities who worked in Washington
Minimum payment	$25
Claim form	None required
Payment method	Checks mailed automatically
Opt-out deadline	December 14, 2026
Final approval hearing	January 22, 2027
Status	Preliminarily approved; final approval pending
Settlement administrator	CPT Group, Inc.

Who Qualifies?

The settlement generally covers hourly-paid, nonexempt employees who worked for Providence Health & Services or a covered Providence entity at a Washington location during the class period, April 23, 2022 through August 13, 2026.

Covered entities include numerous hospitals, medical groups, care facilities and administrative operations, such as:

• Providence Centralia Hospital
• Providence Holy Family Hospital
• Providence Marianwood
• Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
• Providence Mount St. Vincent
• Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
• Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital
• Providence St. Joseph Care Center
• Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital
• Providence St. Mary Medical Center
• Providence St. Peter Hospital
• Providence Strategic and Management Services
• Providence Medical Group Northwest, Southeast and Southwest Washington
• PSCS Divisional Services
• Revenue Cycle Business Services
• SCS Home Health
• SCS Hospice
• St. Lukes Rehabilitation Institute
• WAMT Regional Services

The list isn’t limited to these examples. Eligibility depends on whether you and your employment period fall within the settlement’s defined class.

Employees Outside Washington

The settlement is tied to Washington state locations. Someone who worked for a Providence operation in another state shouldn’t assume this settlement applies just because Providence was their employer. Rely on the settlement notice and Providence’s records to see whether you’re included.

What Did Employees Allege?

The lawsuit concerns alleged violations of Washington wage-and-hour requirements, including claims that Providence:

• failed to provide legally compliant meal breaks;
• failed to provide legally compliant rest breaks;
• failed to pay employees for certain noncompliant breaks;
• failed to pay regular wages for all time worked;
• failed to pay overtime wages employees allegedly earned; and
• wrongfully withheld wages.

These are allegations, not findings that Providence violated the law. Providence denied wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. The court must still decide whether to grant final approval.

For another Washington wage-and-hour settlement involving hourly workers, see Amazon Retail Wage and Hour 2M Settlement, Did You Work at Amazon Go or Amazon Fresh in Washington?.

How Much Could You Receive?

The settlement creates a $17,000,000 common fund. The entire amount won’t go directly to employees, because the fund also covers court-approved fees, expenses, administration costs and service awards:

Item	Amount
Total settlement fund	$17,000,000
Settlement administration	Up to $100,000
Attorneys’ fees	Up to $5,780,000 (about 34% of the fund)
Attorneys’ expenses	Up to $60,000
Service awards	Up to $30,000 each, or $60,000 total
Employee payments	Remaining funds

Each eligible class member will receive at least $25. It is not a flat $25 for everyone. The remaining money is distributed pro rata based on the W-2 wages Providence paid you during the class period, so your payment can be higher depending on your qualifying wages and the final amount available.

Do You Need to File a Claim Form?

No. Eligible class members don’t need to submit a claim form or supporting documents. The settlement administrator is expected to mail checks automatically to the address in the settlement records. Don’t pay anyone to “file” a Providence settlement claim for you.

Check Your Mailing Address

Checks are mailed to the address on file, so keep it current. If you’ve moved, contact the settlement administrator:

CPT Group, Inc. P.O. Box 19504 Irvine, CA 92623 Phone: 888-716-1146

Use official settlement materials, and be wary of unsolicited emails, texts or payment requests.

The December 14, 2026 Deadline: Opt Out or Object

December 14, 2026 is the deadline to opt out of the settlement.

Opting out means excluding yourself from the settlement. Generally, a person who validly opts out doesn’t receive a payment but keeps the ability to pursue the released claims individually, subject to applicable law. If you want to stay in the settlement, you generally don’t need to do anything.

Objecting is different. An objection tells the court you disagree with part of the settlement while you remain a class member. Class members who want to object, for example to the terms, the fee request or the service awards, generally must file a written objection with the court and serve it on counsel by the deadline in the notice.

Opt-out and objection requirements (what to include, where to send it, and the postmark or filing date) are set by the court-approved notice. Follow the notice rather than a secondary website, and confirm the exact objection deadline there.

Final Approval Hearing: January 22, 2027

The final approval hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2027, when the court is expected to consider whether the settlement should be finally approved. The settlement is not final as of October 1, 2026. Check the official notice for the hearing time and location.

When Will Checks Be Mailed?

There is no confirmed payment date yet. The administrator says payments will be issued after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Don’t expect distribution right after the December 14 opt-out deadline.

What Happens to Uncashed Checks?

Checks not cashed within 120 days are treated as unclaimed property and transferred to the State of Washington. Keep your address current and watch for mail from the administrator.

What Should Providence Employees Do Now?

1. Check whether you worked for a covered entity. Look at your W-2s, pay stubs and employment records.
2. Check your dates. The class period runs from April 23, 2022 to August 13, 2026.
3. Watch for settlement mail and keep an eye on your address.
4. Update your address with the administrator if you’ve moved.
5. Decide whether to stay in. If you stay, you generally don’t need a claim form. If you want out, the opt-out deadline is December 14, 2026.
6. Keep your records. W-2s and pay statements help if there’s a question about whether you’re included or how your payment was calculated.

Payments tied to wages are generally taxed differently from other settlement amounts, and the tax treatment depends on how the settlement allocates payments. Check the notice and consider asking a tax professional.

Key Dates

Date	Event
April 23, 2022	Class period begins
August 13, 2026	Class period ends
December 14, 2026	Opt-out deadline
January 22, 2027	Final approval hearing
After final approval and any appeals	Payments expected

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Providence $17 million settlement real?

Yes. The settlement administrator’s records identify Mizell v. Providence Health & Services, No. 25-2-16280-0 SEA, with a $17,000,000 settlement that has received preliminary approval.

Who is included?

Eligible hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Providence or covered Providence entities at Washington locations between April 23, 2022 and August 13, 2026.

Do I need to file a claim?

No. Eligible class members are expected to be paid automatically based on Providence’s employment records.

How much will I get?

The minimum is $25. The remaining funds are allocated pro rata based on your qualifying W-2 wages during the class period, so payments can be higher.

What is the opt-out deadline?

December 14, 2026.

When is the final approval hearing?

January 22, 2027.

Has the settlement received final approval?

No. It is preliminarily approved. Final approval is pending.

What did Providence allegedly do wrong?

The lawsuit alleged noncompliant meal and rest breaks, unpaid break-related compensation, unpaid regular and overtime wages and wrongfully withheld wages. Providence denied wrongdoing.

When will checks be mailed?

After final court approval and the resolution of any appeals. There is no confirmed date yet.

What if I moved?

Contact CPT Group, Inc. (888-716-1146) to update your address so your check reaches you.

What happens if I don’t cash my check?

Checks not cashed within 120 days are transferred to the State of Washington as unclaimed property.

Bottom Line

The $17 million Providence Health & Services wage-and-hour settlement covers hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Providence or covered entities at Washington locations between April 23, 2022 and August 13, 2026. It is preliminarily approved, not yet final.

For eligible employees, the key point is that there is no claim form to file. Payments are expected to be mailed automatically, with a $25 minimum and larger amounts possible based on qualifying W-2 wages. Read any notice you received, update your address if needed, and if you don’t want to participate, the December 14, 2026 opt-out deadline is the date to keep in mind.

This article is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Settlement terms, deadlines and court proceedings can change, so review the official court-approved notice and settlement documents for the most current information.

Sources & Primary Documents

1. CPT Group, official case information for Mizell v. Providence Health & Services: https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/MizellSamsProvidenceSettlement/
2. CPT Group, case directory: https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/
3. Amber Mizell, et al. v. Providence Health & Services, No. 25-2-16280-0 SEA (King County Superior Court, Washington).
4. Settlement administrator: CPT Group, Inc.