Auto Club Group $1M COBRA Notice Class Action Settlement
Did you get a COBRA notice from The Auto Club Group between May 1 2018 and May 1 2024 but skipped continuation coverage? You could receive about $3,451 automatically from a $1 million settlement. Confirm your mailing address today so your check arrives on time.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Who’s Eligible?
- Participants or beneficiaries in The Auto Club Group health plan;
- Received the specific COBRA notice at issue between May 1 2018 and May 1 2024;
- Did not elect COBRA continuation coverage.
Expected Payment
After court-approved deductions for fees, costs and administration, the average payout is estimated at $3,451 per person. Funds will be divided equally among roughly 184 class members.
Payout Method
- Paper check mailed to the last known address on file.
How to Get Your Money
- No claim form is required. Class members will automatically receive a check about 31 days after final approval and any appeals.
- Need to update your address? Write or call:
Auto Club COBRA Settlement, P.O. Box 2002, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2002 • 866-654-7437
Key Dates
- Fairness (final approval) hearing: December 4 2025
- Checks mailed: ~31 days after the court grants final approval and appeals, if any, are resolved.
Why the Case Settled
The lawsuit alleged Auto Club Group sent late and incomplete COBRA notices that omitted essential information about how to elect continuation coverage and the cost involved—violations of federal law. The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation risk and expense.
Settlement Fund Breakdown
- Total fund: $1,000,000
- Administrative costs (est.): $12,000
- Attorneys’ fees (up to): $333,300
- Attorneys’ expenses (up to): $10,000
- Service award to class representative (up to): $10,000
- Payments to class members: remaining balance
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FAQ
What is the Auto Club Group $1M COBRA Notice settlement about?
The case claims Auto Club Group violated federal COBRA rules by sending late or incomplete notices. The $1 million settlement resolves those allegations without an admission of wrongdoing.
Do I have to do anything to join the Auto Club Group COBRA settlement?
No. Membership is determined from company records. If you qualify, a check will be mailed automatically.
How much money will I get from the Auto Club Group COBRA settlement?
The current estimate is about $3,451, but the final amount depends on the number of class members and approved deductions.
When will the Auto Club Group COBRA settlement checks be sent?
Approximately 31 days after the court grants final approval on December 4 2025 (or later if appeals occur).
Who can I contact with questions about the Auto Club Group COBRA settlement?
You can call 866-654-7437 or mail Auto Club COBRA Settlement, P.O. Box 2002, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2002.