Utah BCBS Antitrust Settlement Payout Estimator
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah was among 36 defendants in the $2.67B settlement. Payments began May 2026 — estimate what Utah members may receive.
Tier 1 (Individual)
$50–$250
Tier 2 (Employee)
$60–$200
Tier 3 (Employer)
$1,500–$10,000
If Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah was your health insurer between February 7, 2008, and October 16, 2020, and you filed a claim by November 5, 2021, you are part of the $2.67 billion antitrust settlement. Payments began distribution on May 11, 2026.
Because SelectHealth — an Intermountain Healthcare plan — not Regence, dominated Utah's commercial insurance market during this period, the BCBS footprint in Utah was smaller than in many other states, and per-member payouts are generally toward the lower end of the national range.
Why Utah Payouts Are on the Lower End
The settlement allocates funds based on premium volume paid to BCBS plans during the class period. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah controlled a relatively small share of Utah's commercial health insurance market (roughly 6%), because SelectHealth captured the majority of Utah enrollees.
Smaller premium volume per member translates to lower individual settlement amounts compared to states where a BCBS plan held dominant market share. Most Utah Regence claimants receive $50–$250 in Tier 1.
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah (Cambia Health Solutions)
Regence BCBS of Utah is operated by Cambia Health Solutions, a nonprofit health solutions company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Cambia also operates Regence plans in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
In Utah, Regence competes against SelectHealth (Intermountain Healthcare) and Molina Healthcare. As a BCBS licensee, Regence UT was a named defendant in the antitrust lawsuit, making its Utah policyholders eligible class members.
How Utah Claimants Were Notified
The settlement administrator distributed notice to eligible Utah class members via direct mail and email where contact information was available. Utah-based coverage was also reported by the Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News, and KSL.com.
Official payment information is available exclusively at BCBSsettlement.com or by calling 888-681-1142.
Utah-Specific Exclusions
- PEHP (Utah Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program) — PEHP is a government-administered plan and falls under the government accounts exclusion.
- Federal employees in Utah covered under FEHB plans — excluded.
- SelectHealth (Intermountain Healthcare) — not a BCBS plan, entirely excluded from this settlement.
- Medicare Advantage enrollees through Regence — excluded. Medicare Supplement may partially qualify.
- Utah Medicaid managed care through any BCBS plan — excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions — Utah BCBS Settlement
Is PEHP (Utah Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program) included in the settlement?
<strong>No.</strong> PEHP is a state-administered government benefit program and is explicitly excluded from the settlement class. Government accounts — including state employee health plans like PEHP — do not qualify for a payout, even if the underlying insurance was administered by a BCBS plan.
Is SelectHealth covered by this settlement?
<strong>No.</strong> SelectHealth is an Intermountain Healthcare plan and is not affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Only policyholders covered by a BCBS-licensed carrier — in Utah, that means Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah — qualify for the settlement.
How much can Utah Regence members expect to receive?
Estimated payouts for Utah members range from $50–$250 for short coverage periods (Tier 1) up to $1,500–$10,000 for longer enrollment or larger employer groups (Tier 3). Because Regence held a smaller Utah market share than BCBS plans in other states, payouts tend to be at or below the national average of approximately $333 per claim.
Did Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah participate in the antitrust conspiracy?
Regence BCBS of Utah, as a BCBS licensee through Cambia Health Solutions, was a named defendant in the antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that BCBS plans violated antitrust law by agreeing not to compete in each other's territories. Regence agreed to settle as part of the broader 36-defendant settlement, without admitting wrongdoing.
When will Utah claimants receive their payments?
The first distribution of settlement payments began on May 11, 2026. Utah claimants who filed valid claims before the November 5, 2021 deadline should receive payment by check or direct deposit within weeks of the initial distribution. Claimants with expected payouts of $5 or less will not receive a payment.