Were you treated at any Baptist Neighborhood Hospital (previously Baptist Emergency Hospital) between Sept. 25, 2016, and Jan. 27, 2023? Were you treated for any basic metabolic or liver function panels? Were you billed for these panels? This review is for you.
What Is Baptist Hospital Billing Class Action Settlement?
This is a settlement that benefits individuals treated at any Baptist Neighborhood Hospital (previously Baptist Emergency Hospital) between Sept. 25, 2016, and Jan. 27, 2023, who had basic metabolic or liver function panels and who were billed for these panels. Case No. 2020-CI-18623, in the 73rd Judicial District Court for Bexar County, Texas.
What Is This Class Action All About?
This lawsuit involves how Baptist Emergency Hospital deceptively billed for laboratory panel tests in order to overcharge customers. Instead of charging for panels as a whole, the hospital allegedly billed each part of the panel as a separate item, resulting in higher costs for patients. It is advised that anyone who do not qualify should not file a claim.
Who Is Eligible?
Individuals treated at any Baptist Neighborhood Hospital (previously Baptist Emergency Hospital) between Sept. 25, 2016, and Jan. 27, 2023, who had basic metabolic or liver function panels and who were billed for these panels.
How To Be Part of This Settlement
In order to receive a settlement refund, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 18, 2023. The deadline for exclusion and objection is April 24, 2023. Settlement Website is BaptistEmergencyHospitalSettlement.com. Claim form deadline 09/18/2023.
What Is The Pay For This Settlement?
It Varies.
Conclusion
As you submit your claim, you’re doing so under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 15, 2023.
