Aetna Life Insurance - Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Checked October 15, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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Members of Aetna ERISA health plans who were denied coverage for single-level lumbar artificial disc replacement (2016/2019 to February 8, 2023) can get reimbursement up to $55,000 or a new coverage review. Final approval was granted June 5, 2026; current Aetna members can still claim until December 28, 2026, while the former-member (Aug 31) and reimbursement (Sept 29) deadlines have passed.
Who qualifies
“This settlement notice relates to a class action for members of ERISA-governed health plans insured or administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna), who were denied coverage for single-level lumbar artificial disc replacement surgeries (L-ADR) between August 7, 2016 (Hendricks Action) or March 4, 2019 (Howard…”From the court-approved notice
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by December 28, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
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Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement. The official site is ladrsurgerysettlement.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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