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People who requested and paid for copies of certain medical records from HealthPort Technologies LLC (now known as Datavant LLC) in connection with a patient’s application for life or health insurance from a Pennsylvania healthcare provider may be eligible to claim up to 67.5% of their alleged overpayment from a class action settlement.
HealthPort Technologies LLC agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it charged fees above the maximum allowed by Pennsylvania law for medical record requests related to life and health insurance applications.
There are several other Datavant settlements with similar allegations:
Who can file a claim?
Individuals or entities must meet all of the following criteria:
- They requested medical records from a Pennsylvania healthcare provider or facility in connection with a patient’s application for life and/or health insurance (these are often called “underwriting” requests).
- They paid HealthPort an amount exceeding the maximum basic, search and retrieval, and/or reproduction fees as set forth in 42 Pa.C.S. § 6152(a)(2)(i) of the Pennsylvania Medical Records Act.
- HealthPort did not charge them in accordance with an agreed-upon rate.
- They made the request and payment between Dec. 17, 2009, and July 23, 2026.
Eligible class members include:
- Patients who requested their own records
- Patient designees or representatives (such as family members or legal representatives)
- Individuals, lawyers, law firms or companies who paid for records on behalf of a patient
How much can class members get?
Class members who submit a valid and timely claim can receive a payment equal to 67.5% of the amount they allegedly overpaid HealthPort for basic fees, search and retrieval fees, and/or per-page copying fees for each qualifying record request. The settlement administrator will determine the exact amount based on HealthPort’s records.
The total amount available for all class members is capped at $197,720.39. If the sum of all valid claims exceeds this amount, the settlement administrator will reduce payments proportionally (pro rata). If the sum of all valid claims is less than this amount, the administrator will return any unused funds to HealthPort/Datavant.
How to claim a settlement payment
Class members must file a claim online using the unique class member ID and PIN provided in their mailed notice. There is no option to submit a claim by mail.
The claim form will display each applicable medical record request transaction, including:
- Invoice number
- Date of invoice
- Patient name
- Provider name
- Payment amount
- Settlement benefit available for each request
The claim deadline is Dec. 31, 2026. Class members who did not receive a notice with a class member ID must contact the settlement administrator for assistance.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: P.I.T. Retrievals v. HealthPort Technologies LLC, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 23309, Jacksonville, FL 32241
Payout options
- Zelle
- PayPal
- Venmo
- ACH (direct deposit)
- Electronic Mastercard
- Paper check sent by mail
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will cover:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $65,906.80
- Service award to class representative: $2,500
- Payments to approved class members: Up to $197,720.39
Important dates
- Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: Nov. 16, 2026
- Final fairness hearing: Dec. 1, 2026
- Claim submission deadline: Dec. 31, 2026
When is the P.I.T. Retrievals LLC v. HealthPort Technologies LLC payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged HealthPort Technologies LLC charged fees above the maximum allowed by Pennsylvania law for medical record requests made in connection with life and health insurance applications. The plaintiffs claimed these overcharges violated the Pennsylvania Medical Records Act and breached an implied contract.
HealthPort denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks, costs and delays of continued litigation.
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