$3M Regence BlueShield hearing aid class action settlement

Regence BlueShield agreed to a $3 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it discriminated against enrollees with hearing loss by excluding hearing aids from coverage.

The Regence BlueShield settlement benefits individuals insured under a Regence BlueShield health insurance plan in Washington between Oct. 30, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2025, who incurred out-of-pocket expenses for hearing aids and associated services.

According to a hearing aid class action lawsuit, Regence BlueShield discriminated against enrollees with hearing loss by excluding hearing aids from coverage. Plaintiffs in the case say this exclusion violated federal health insurance anti-discrimination laws.

Regence BlueShield is a health insurance company that operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. The company is part of the larger BlueCross BlueShield network.

Regence has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3 million class action settlement to resolve the allegations.

Under the terms of the Regence BlueShield settlement, class members can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses related to hearing aids and associated services, such as fittings, repairs and batteries. Claimants will receive a pro rata payment based on the value of their claim. No payment estimates are available at this time.

Class members who have previously submitted claims to Regence for denied hearing aids or services do not need to resubmit their claims. These class members can access an online pre-populated claim form.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 6, 2026.

The final approval hearing for the Regence BlueShield hearing aid settlement is scheduled for March 20, 2026.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 3, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals insured under a Regence BlueShield health insurance plan in Washington between Oct. 30, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2025, who incurred out-of-pocket expenses for hearing aids and associated services.

Potential Award

TBD

Proof of Purchase

Claimants must provide the date(s) they received hearing aids and/or associated services, the names and contact information of the providers who sold them the hearing aids and/or provided associated services, the unreimbursed charges or debt incurred and documentation showing the payments made or debt incurred for the hearing aids and/or associated services.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

02/03/2026

Case Name

E.S. v. Regence BlueShield, Case No. 2:17-cv-01609, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Final Hearing

03/20/2026

Settlement Website

WAHearingAidSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

E.S. v. Regence BlueShield Settlement
Claims Processing
P.O. Box 2287
Portland, OR 97208-2287
[email protected]
877-706-9538

Class Counsel

Eleanor Hamburger
Richard E. Spoonemore
Daniel S. Gross
SIRIANNI YOUTZ SPOONEMORE HAMBURGER PLLC

Defense Counsel

N/A