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In a published listing, as an example a firm could describe the under review — for instance, whether an employer assessed a surcharge in connection with a health or wellness program in a manner inconsistent with applicable law. Were this an active matter, current and former employees who paid such a fee within the applicable period may be eligible to participate..

Indicators that a surcharge may have applied:

1. Review pay statements for any line item denoting a surcharge or supplemental fee.
2. Don’t have a paystub to check? Did you smoke while you worked there? Odds are, you paid the surcharge. Fill out the form on this page and we can help you obtain the documents you need to see if you qualify.

About Tobacco Surcharges:

In recent years, employers have implemented wellness programs into group health plans that have included surcharges imposed on program participants who use tobacco products without offering an alternative to avoid paying the fee.

Regarding surcharges: This section demonstrates how a firm may characterize the practice at issue, such as a wellness program imposing a fee on certain participants absent a reasonable alternative. Applicable federal frameworks may protect employees against discrimination concerning eligibility, premiums, or contributions tied to a health-related factor

Potential outcome : Affected individuals may be entitled to compensation through a class proceeding, typically with no out-of-pocket cost for representation. Complete the form on this page to proceed.

What if I Paid a Tobacco Surcharge?

You could get paid via a class action lawsuit. There is no out-of-pocket cost for representation.

Fill out the form on this page to get started.