Acute Care Hospital Opioids Settlement

Update: Preliminary approval has been granted (March 20, 2026) for a new Acute Care Hospital Opioids Settlement in San Miguel Hospital Corp., et al. v. Richard Sackler, et al. (D.N.M.), establishing a settlement fund of approximately $174.2 million.

This settlement represents an additional recovery opportunity specifically for Acute Care Hospitals, stemming from allegations that members of the Sackler family and related entities contributed to the opioid epidemic and the resulting financial and operational burdens on hospitals treating patients with opioid use disorder and related conditions.

Key Details:

• Claim Filing Deadline: July 15, 2026

  
  

• Claims Period: January 1, 2009 – March 20, 2026

  
  

• Eligibility: Non-government-owned Acute Care Hospitals that treated patients with opioid-related conditions during the claims period

Filing Overview:MCAG is actively supporting clients with this filing opportunity, including:

• Identifying eligible hospitals and confirming participation

  
  

• Leveraging previously submitted data where applicable to streamline the process

  
  

• Managing the end-to-end filing, including both Quick Pay and data-driven claim options

  
  

• Coordinating with clients to ensure accurate and timely submission ahead of the deadline

We will continue to share additional guidance as the process develops and begin outreach to applicable clients.

Previous Round: This significant class action addresses the severe impact of the opioid crisis on Acute Care Hospitals across the United States. Plaintiffs allege that several major drug distributors and manufacturers played a role in the opioid epidemic, resulting in financial strain on healthcare facilities nationwide. This $651 million settlement fund aims to compensate these hospitals for the increased costs incurred while treating individuals affected by opioid-related conditions.

Key Details:

• Total Settlement Amount: $651 million

  
  

• Settling Defendants: $390 million from key distributors (Cencora, Cardinal Health, and McKesson), $100 million from Janssen, and additional funds from Teva and Allergan.

  
  

• Claim Period: Eligible claims must relate to treatment provided between January 1, 2009, and October 30, 2024.

  
  

• Claim Deadline: March 4, 2025

Who Is Eligible? The settlement includes Acute Care Hospitals in the U.S. that are not government-operated and have treated patients with opioid use disorder or related conditions within the claim period.

Filing Options

Eligible hospitals have two ways to file a claim, each with unique benefits:

1. Quick Pay Option: A streamlined process offering an automatic $5,000 payout for hospitals that submit a registration form.

   
   

2. Model Method: For hospitals able to provide detailed documentation of damages, this option may yield higher compensation by allowing hospitals to submit comprehensive claims data.

How We Can Help: Should you choose the Model Method, our team at MCAG is here to streamline the process for your organization, ensuring every form, document, and data submission is handled efficiently and accurately. With our specialized expertise in managing class action claims for healthcare providers, we will help you maximize your hospital’s compensation and save valuable time. Our proactive support in collecting and documenting comprehensive claim data will keep your claim on track from start to finish, allowing your team to focus on what matters most—delivering critical care.

For help with eligibility, questions, or filing steps, contact our team to make sure your organization receives the financial support it’s entitled to. MCAG is here to guide you through every stage, from registration to final claim submission, ensuring a smooth process.