Settlement explainer · 4 min read
CVS settlement: who qualifies and how to claim
If you have ever visited cvs.com, cvshealth.com, or used the CVS app in the US, you are likely a class member in a privacy settlement with CVS Pharmacy and the ad tech company Criteo. The lawsuit says data about users of CVS's websites and app was shared with Criteo and other third parties through technology built into those sites. CVS and Criteo deny breaking any law. The claim form is short.
| Who qualifies | Anyone who accessed a CVS website or the CVS app in the US before July 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Payout | Up to $5 with no proof, or up to $10 with proof (may be reduced pro rata) |
| Total available | Up to $20.5 million, which also covers fees and costs |
| Claim deadline | November 16, 2026 (28 days left), 11:59 p.m. EST online |
| Limit | One claim per household (same mailing address) |
| Opt out or object by | November 1, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | December 1, 2026 |
| Case | Brewer v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Criteo Corp., No. CACE-26-008094 (Broward County, Fla.) |
| Official site | cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com |
Who qualifies
The class is all living individuals who accessed the CVS Digital Properties in the United States before July 27, 2026. The notice names www.cvs.com, www.cvshealth.com, and the CVS digital application. You did not need to buy anything or have a prescription. If you used any of them, you can file.
$5 or $10: which option to pick
Cash Payment A, up to $10: attach proof that you used a CVS website or app before July 27, 2026. The claim form lists browser search history, screenshots showing dates, or email receipts of online purchases as examples.
Cash Payment B, up to $5: no proof or explanation needed.
An email receipt from a CVS online order placed before July 27, 2026 is one of the examples the claim form accepts, so search your inbox first. Either amount may go down if many people file, because the money is split proportionately once fees and costs are paid from the $20.5 million maximum.
How to file
- Open the official CVS Digital Privacy Settlement site and click Submit a Claim. You can also print the claim form and mail it to CVS Digital Privacy Settlement, PO Box 1110, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.
- Enter your name, address, email, and phone number.
- Choose Cash Payment A (attach proof) or Cash Payment B (no proof).
- Pick PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check.
- Submit by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 16, 2026 and save your confirmation.
Only one claim per household is allowed, so agree on who files.
When you get paid
The court's final approval hearing is December 1, 2026. Under the notice, payments go out 120 days after final approval and any appeals. Checks expire 180 days after they are issued, so an electronic option is safer. The notice also says you may be responsible for any taxes; see are settlements taxable.
Is the CVS settlement legit?
Yes. It is a court-supervised settlement with a court-authorized website, and the administrator's documents are hosted by Simpluris. Never pay to file, and type the address yourself instead of tapping a texted link. See fake settlement scam texts.
Listing details: CVS data privacy settlement page. Sources: the official site, long form notice, and claim form, checked October 19, 2026.
More privacy settlements you can claim
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- LiveHealth: Data Privacy $51.14 - $102.29 · by Oct 30
- University of Phoenix: Data Privacy $25 · by Nov 5
- Wellstar Health System: Data Privacy Pro rata share of $4.25M · by Nov 10
- CVS: Data Privacy $5 - $10 · by Nov 16
- MDLIVE: Data Privacy $15 · by Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the CVS settlement?
All living individuals who accessed the CVS Digital Properties in the United States before July 27, 2026. That includes cvs.com, cvshealth.com, and the CVS app.
How much is the CVS settlement payment?
Up to $5 with no documentation, or up to $10 if you send proof that you used a CVS website or app before July 27, 2026. Both amounts may be reduced proportionately depending on how many valid claims are filed.
What counts as proof for the $10 option?
The claim form gives examples: your browser search history, screenshots showing dates, or email receipts of online purchases that show you accessed a CVS Digital Property before July 27, 2026.
What is the CVS settlement deadline?
File online by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 16, 2026, or mail the claim form postmarked by that date. The opt-out and objection deadline is November 1, 2026.
Can everyone in my house file?
No. The claim form allows one claim per household, meaning all people at the same mailing address. Later claims from the same household will be denied.
When will CVS settlement payments arrive?
The final approval hearing is December 1, 2026. Under the notice, payments go out 120 days after final approval and any appeals, by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check. Checks expire 180 days after they are issued.