Anthem Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Settlement — Do You Qualify?
Updated August 18, 2026
- Defendant
- Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.; Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc.
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Cash payment based on qualifying out-of-pocket proton beam radiation therapy costs
- Claim deadline
- October 10, 2026
- Settlement fund
- $3.625 million
- Proof required
- Yes (for some claims)
Overview
A proposed $3.625 million settlement would resolve claims that Anthem improperly denied benefits for proton beam radiation therapy, or PBRT, used to treat prostate cancer under ERISA-regulated health plans. The case is Taylor, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. and Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., No. 3:23-cv-00541, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Anthem denies wrongdoing. The settlement agreement states that payments are limited to qualifying out-of-pocket PBRT costs and cannot exceed the amount a class member actually paid.
Who qualifies
- You received proton beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
- You sought coverage for that treatment from Anthem.
- Anthem or another insurer did not cover the PBRT treatment costs included in your claim.
- Anthem identified you as a settlement class member during the litigation's discovery process.
What you could receive
The $3.625 million common fund will pay valid class-member claims after court-approved fees, costs, service awards, and administration expenses. A participating class member's payment is based on documented qualifying PBRT payments and cannot exceed the amount personally paid for the treatment. The settlement agreement says claimants must provide records showing the provider, date and description of service, and the out-of-pocket amount paid.
How to file your claim
- 1Visit the official Anthem proton beam radiation therapy settlement website and download the claim form.
- 2Complete the claim form with the requested treatment and contact information.
- 3Attach documentation showing the provider name and address, service date, treatment description, and amount you paid out of pocket.
- 4Mail the completed claim form and supporting documents to the settlement administrator.
- 5Make sure the mailed claim is submitted by October 10, 2026.
Official settlement site: ProtonBeamRadiationTherapyLitigation.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.
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Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Anthem proton beam radiation therapy settlement?
The class consists of people Anthem identified who received PBRT for prostate cancer, sought Anthem coverage, and did not have the treatment covered by Anthem or another insurer.
How much could an eligible claimant receive?
Payments depend on documented qualifying out-of-pocket PBRT costs and the net settlement fund. A payment cannot exceed the amount the claimant actually paid for the treatment.
What documentation is required?
Claimants must provide records showing the provider's name and address, the date and description of service, and the amount paid out of pocket.
What is the claim deadline?
Claim forms must be submitted by October 10, 2026.