Deadline: April 20, 2026
Last updated: February 21, 2026

Northwell Health Pixel Settlement – File by April 20, 2026

If you were a Northwell Health patient who used their patient portal or booked an appointment online between 2020 and 2024, a class action settlement over the alleged sharing of your personal data via tracking technologies may entitle you to a cash payment and privacy monitoring.

Deadline: April 20, 2026
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At a glance

Applies to Nationwide
Main deadline April 20, 2026
Benefit Subclass 1 members (portal users/appointment bookers) can claim a $15 cash payment plus 12 months of Privacy Monitoring; Subclass 2 members (all other eligible patients) can claim 12 months of Privacy Monitoring.
Official site https://www.nwpixelsettlement.com/

What happened

Class period: January 1, 2020 through July 25, 2024 (Subclass 1 portal/appointment activity: January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023)

  • A class action lawsuit, Kaplan v. Northwell Health, Inc., Case No. 520763/2025, was filed in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County
  • The lawsuit claims that Northwell Health, Inc. used tracking technologies on its website and patient portal that allegedly disclosed patients' personally identifiable information (PII) to third parties without consent — think invisible data crumbs being swept up by third-party trackers
  • The alleged violations include the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and other state and federal statutes
  • Northwell denies all wrongdoing; the parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation

What you can get

Cash Payment

$15.00

Available to Subclass 1 members only (portal/appointment users Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2023)

Privacy Monitoring

12 months

Available to both Subclass 1 and Subclass 2 members

Key dates

Action Date What it means
Submit / Claim April 20, 2026 Last day to submit
Opt out March 23, 2026 Keep your right to sue separately
Object March 23, 2026 Tell the court you disagree
Final hearing April 21, 2026 Judge decides whether to approve

Who may qualify

  • Settlement Subclass 1: Were a Northwell patient AND logged into the FollowMyHealth patient portal between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, OR booked an appointment on northwell.edu during that same period
  • Settlement Subclass 2: Were a Northwell patient between January 1, 2020, and July 25, 2024, and do not qualify for Subclass 1
  • Are not a Northwell officer, director, legal counsel involved in the case, or a member of the judiciary (again, your honor, sorry)

How to file

  1. Visit the official claim form at https://www.nwpixelsettlement.com/form/claim/
  2. Log in with your Notice ID and PIN from the settlement email you received
  3. Complete and submit the form online by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 20, 2026, OR download and mail a paper Claim Form postmarked no later than April 20, 2026
  4. If you can't locate your Notice ID and PIN, email info@NWPixelSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address to request them

Proof required

  • No documentation of damages is required. You must provide your Notice ID and PIN to verify class membership.

Payment timing

Eligible claims will be paid after the Court grants final approval at the April 21, 2026 hearing and after any appeals are resolved. Payments will be issued by check unless you choose electronic payment. Checks expire 180 days after issuance.

Important links

Contact

Phone: (833) 360-6887
Email: info@NWPixelSettlement.com
Mail: Northwell Health Pixel Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 25232 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Extra details

  • If your address has changed since you were a Northwell patient, you can update it online at https://www.nwpixelsettlement.com/form/address/ or by mailing the Settlement Administrator
  • Attorneys' fees will be paid separately by Northwell Health and will not reduce class member payments; Class Counsel may request up to $5,250,000 in fees
  • The Final Fairness Hearing date is subject to change — check the settlement website for updates
  • Watch for scams: only use the official settlement website at nwpixelsettlement.com
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FAQ

Who qualifies for the $15 cash payment?
Only Settlement Subclass 1 members — Northwell patients who logged into the FollowMyHealth patient portal or booked an appointment on northwell.edu between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023.
What if I was a Northwell patient but didn't use the portal or book online?
You may qualify as a Subclass 2 member if you were a Northwell patient between January 1, 2020, and July 25, 2024. Subclass 2 members are eligible for 12 months of Privacy Monitoring but not the $15 cash payment.
Do I need to prove any harm to file a claim?
No. You simply need your Notice ID and PIN to verify class membership. No documentation of damages is required.
What if I can't find my Notice ID and PIN?
Email info@NWPixelSettlement.com with your full name and mailing address to request your credentials.
What happens if I do nothing?
You will not receive any benefits, but you will still be bound by the Settlement and give up your right to sue Northwell Health over the claims resolved in this case.
Can I opt out of the Settlement?
Yes. Mail a signed written Exclusion Request to the Settlement Administrator, postmarked no later than March 23, 2026. Your letter must include your full name, address, phone number, email, and the statement that you wish to be excluded from Kaplan v. Northwell Health, Inc., Case No. 520763/2025.
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