BCBS Settlement Ohio — Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield State
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio (via Elevance Health) was the state's sole BCBS licensee during the 2008–2020 class period. Ohio claimants fall in the mid-range of the $2.67B antitrust settlement.
Fully-insured individuals
$300–$800
Employees on insured plans
$80–$300
Insured groups (employers)
$4,000–$30,000
Ohio's BCBS licensee was Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio, operated by Elevance Health (formerly Anthem Inc.). Anthem Ohio served the commercial fully-insured and employer-group markets throughout the 2008–2020 class period, competing alongside Medical Mutual of Ohio, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and SummaCare.
The settlement formula reflects that moderate level of antitrust harm.Note on market share: No single publicly verified percentage for Anthem's Ohio commercial market share across the full 2008–2020 period exists in available public data. A market share in the 35–65% range is consistent with Anthem being the largest single carrier in Ohio's commercial market while facing meaningful competition from Medical Mutual and others.
Why Ohio Payouts Are Mid-Range
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio
The Ohio BCBS licensee is Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, operating in Ohio under license from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Since 2022 Anthem's parent rebranded to Elevance Health, but the Ohio insurance entity remains licensed as Anthem BCBS of Ohio.
Anthem held BCBS licenses in nine states during the class period: Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Colorado, Nevada, Maine, and Virginia. Anthem contributed approximately $594 million as its aggregate share of the national settlement across all nine states — the largest single-company contribution of any BCBS licensee. Medical Mutual of Ohio is not a BCBS plan and does not participate in this settlement.
Ohio 2026 Distribution Status
Claimants in this state with valid claims are part of the national distribution that began May 11, 2026, issued in batches by check or electronic payment. Under the court's April 24, 2026 order, payments of $200 or more receive 90% now, with the remainder reserved for a possible second distribution. Payment questions: JND Legal Administration, (888) 681-1142.
Ohio-Specific Exclusions
- OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) — OPERS is a state government entity and its health plans are administered as government-account coverage. Government accounts are excluded from the settlement.
- STRS Ohio (State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio) — similarly a state-sponsored entity. Coverage through STRS-administered health plans is likely a government account and therefore excluded.
- Ohio Medicaid Managed Care through any BCBS plan — excluded.
- State of Ohio employee plans (Ohio Department of Administrative Services group coverage) — government account, excluded.
- Federal Employee Program (FEP) BCBS — separate carve-out, excluded from Subscriber settlement.
- Medicare-only coverage — Medicare Advantage excluded; Medicare Supplement (Medigap) DOES qualify.
Ohio BCBS Settlement FAQ
I had Medical Mutual of Ohio — am I eligible?
No. <strong>Medical Mutual of Ohio is not a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan and is not part of this antitrust settlement.</strong> Medical Mutual is an independent regional insurer, not a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Only coverage under Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio (a BCBS Association licensee) qualifies. If you had Anthem BCBS of Ohio coverage during 2008–2020, you may be eligible.
Anthem is now called Elevance Health — does my old Anthem BCBS card still count?
Yes. The rebranding from Anthem to Elevance Health (2022) is a name change only. The Ohio insurance entity is the same legal entity that held the BCBS license and is named as a settling defendant. Your coverage under 'Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield' or 'Anthem BCBS of Ohio' during 2008–2020 qualifies under the same claim.
I was covered through OPERS — am I eligible?
Likely not. OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System) is a state government entity, and government accounts are specifically excluded from the Subscriber settlement. If your health coverage was administered through an OPERS retiree health program, it almost certainly falls under the government-account exclusion. However, if you independently purchased an Anthem BCBS plan outside of OPERS during any part of 2008–2020, that separate coverage may qualify. Contact the administrator at info@BCBSsettlement.com or (888) 681-1142.
I had Anthem BCBS coverage for only part of the class period — does partial coverage count?
Yes. The settlement formula prorates points for partial years of coverage. Even two or three years of Anthem BCBS of Ohio coverage generate points and a payout — though shorter coverage means a lower total. Coverage under 90 days in a calendar year falls below the de minimis threshold and may not generate a payout.
Why is my Ohio payout less than my Michigan neighbor's?
No official state-specific amounts or schedules have been published. Shares are pro-rata by premiums paid during the class period; the initial national distribution began May 11, 2026. For claim status contact JND Legal Administration at (888) 681-1142.
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