Kroger $17 Million Prescription Drug Pricing Settlement

Individuals who paid for one or more prescription drugs at Kroger using insurance between Dec. 9, 2018, and Aug. 23, 2026, may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.

The Kroger Co. agreed to pay $17 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it did not properly consider its savings club prices when reporting usual and customary prescription drug prices to insurers. The plaintiffs claimed this resulted in insured customers paying more for prescriptions than they should have.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They reside in the United States or its territories.
• They paid, in whole or in part, for one or more prescription drugs from Kroger, including all pharmacies The Kroger Co. owned or operated or any of its affiliates.
• They used prescription insurance benefits when filling the qualifying prescription(s).
• The purchase(s) occurred between Dec. 9, 2018, and Aug. 23, 2026.

How much are settlement payments?

Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the amount the class member spent on qualifying prescription drug purchases and the total number of claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To claim a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Kroger Savings Club Litigation Settlement, Attn: Claim Forms, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The claim deadline is Dec. 21, 2026.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

• If the estimated out-of-pocket total purchase amount is $8,000 or more, class members must provide supporting documentation. This may include itemized receipts, invoices, statements, insurance documents or records showing the amount they paid for prescription drugs from Kroger.
• If the estimated out-of-pocket total purchase amount is less than $8,000, class members do not need to provide proof. However the settlement administrator may ask for documentation to support the claim at a later date.

Payout options

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• ACH transfer
• Virtual prepaid card
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The $17,000,000 settlement fund will include:

• Notice and administration expenses: Up to $352,000
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $5,666,666.67
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $610,325.71
• Service awards to named plaintiffs: Up to $5,000 each
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to request exclusion: Oct. 22, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 21, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Jan. 11, 2027

When is the Kroger Savings Club settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 150 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement as long as there are no appeals.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Kroger did not include its savings club prices when reporting usual and customary prices to insurers, which may have resulted in insured customers paying more for prescription drugs.

Kroger denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and cost of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Claim form
4. Settlement agreement