Labor Department announces settlement with Kaiser over mental health and SUD access investigations

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Department of Labor announces settlement with Kaiser resolving multiple EBSA investigations into Kaiser's access to mental health and substance use disorder services.

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration reached a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. after investigations found Kaiser’s inadequate provider networks and improper use of patient questionnaire responses limited access to in-network mental health and substance use disorder care. Kaiser will pay at least $28,323,219 to reimburse members’ out-of-network costs and a $2,832,321 federal penalty, and has agreed to policy reforms to reduce wait times, improve care review, and monitor network adequacy. Notices have been sent to potentially eligible California members who participated in the plan after Jan. 1, 2021, and a claims website and phone number are available.

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The U.S. Department of Labor (EBSA) issued a Feb. 10, 2026 press release announcing a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. to resolve multiple investigations into failures to provide timely and appropriate access to mental health and substance use disorder services, requiring at least $28,323,219 in reimbursements, a $2,832,321 civil penalty, and reforms to Kaiser’s practices. Reuters and Bloomberg Law independently reported and summarized the same Department of Labor announcement and settlement terms. Verdict: True — the Department of Labor press release and reputable news outlets confirm the settlement and that it resolves investigations into access to mental health and SUD care.

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Update · Feb 11, 2026, 06:07 AMTrue
The U.S. Department of Labor (EBSA) issued a Feb. 10, 2026 press release announcing a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. to resolve multiple investigations into failures to provide timely and appropriate access to mental health and substance use disorder services, requiring at least $28,323,219 in reimbursements, a $2,832,321 civil penalty, and reforms to Kaiser’s practices. Reuters and Bloomberg Law independently reported and summarized the same Department of Labor announcement and settlement terms. Verdict: True — the Department of Labor press release and reputable news outlets confirm the settlement and that it resolves investigations into access to mental health and SUD care.
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