# Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia Pathway Plan Settlement

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia settled allegations that it misrepresented the scope of its healthcare provider network to consumers who purchased an individual or family Pathway health insurance plan beginning in the November 2015 open enrollment period for the 2016 plan year, and improperly required Pathway members to obtain a referral from a primary care physician in order to see a specialist for the 2019 plan year. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement for Georgia residents enrolled in a BCBS-GA Pathway Plan between 2016 and 2022. The claim filing deadline of February 26, 2026 has passed.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia |
| Total settlement | $9.9 million |
| Estimated payment | The official site states that BCBS-GA agreed to create a $9.9 million settlement fund, which will be distributed to Settlement Class Members after first deducting any attorneys' fees and costs, notice and administration expenses and service awards that the Court awards. It does not publish a per-person amount. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-02-26 |
| Who is eligible | Non-excluded Georgia residents enrolled in a BCBS-GA Pathway Plan between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2022. |
| Official claim site | https://www.georgiapathwaysettlement.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-07-31.
- Official Settlement Website — Kirby, et al. v. BCBS-GA, Georgia Pathway Class Action Settlement, Case No. 19-1-02689-53 (JND Legal Administration, 2026) — https://www.georgiapathwaysettlement.com/

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